Abdominal pain is a key finding in patients with abdominal problems, specifically peritonitis [1]. Correct assessment of abdominal pain is difficult, particularly in intubated and unconscious patients [1]. Central analgesia (e.g. epidural analgesia) may mask this symptom [2]. The location […]
Abdominal Distension
Description: Abdominal distension, an increase in abdominal size upon inspection, may indicate increased abdominal volume and bowel distension [1]. Abdominal distension is a non-specific sign. It is impossible to measure in the obese patients and clinical relevance is dependent upon […]