In this video, the learner will learn how to approach patients with abdominal pain including recognition of important historical features, physical examination findings, and pertinent laboratory testing and imaging studies.
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Learning Objectives:
Recognize important historical features in patients with abdominal pain
Select physical examination maneuvers to identify specific causes of abdominal pain
Formulate a focused differential diagnosis based on patient age, pain localization and examination findings
Plan laboratory testing
Identify clinical scenarios where imaging studies are warranted for the evaluation of abdominal pain

0:43 Introduction
1:01 History
4:47 Physical Examination
8:20 Differential Diagnosis
11:18 Laboratory Testing
12:29 Imaging
13:47 Summary

Citation: Stoeck P, Callas C, Fantasia K, Marques B, Wills K. Approach to Abdominal Pain. 09/2022. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/lear....

Initial Publication: September 9, 2022

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