Evaluation of Acute Abdominal Pain Explained Clearly is organized by MedCram.
Release Date: 7/12/2019
Reviewed: 8/5/2023
Re-released: 8/5/2023
Expiration Date: 8/5/2026
Course Overview
Evaluation of Acute Abdominal Pain Explained Clearly is a course designed to clarify, review, and augment the training and understanding of primary care clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain. The modules included in this course take a departure from the traditional slide presentation style lecture. Instead, the course is comprised of a series of video lectures aided by real-time instructor-led chalkboard visuals. This method of learning allows for the subject matter to be broken down to the basics and is designed to increase learning and retention.
Acute abdominal pain can be a signal of a serious or life-threatening medical condition. Many primary care clinicians lack a systematic approach for identifying the underlying causes of abdominal pain, including which imaging strategies to use and how to narrow a diagnosis based on symptoms. This CME course will utilize a combination of videos, quizzes, and systematic discussion of clinical scenarios and practice cases to effectively deliver the course content.
Course Objectives:
As a result of this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
• Diagnose abdominal pain complaints by utilizing a system driven by the location of abdominal pain.
• Describe the significance of intermittent versus persistent pain in the abdomen.
• Identify the correct radiographic test to order based on the nature and location of acute abdominal pain.
What You'll Receive From This Course:
• A straightforward 4 step approach for evaluating acute abdominal pain in an adult and asking the right questions (useful for a clinic, emergency, and hospital settings).
• An overview of many of the most common and life-threatening causes of acute abdominal pain — and the best imaging choice to evaluate them.
• Practical strategies to narrow an abdominal pain differential diagnosis based on associated symptoms.
• Interesting case studies for decision-making practice and quizzes to reinforce what you've learned.
• Includes 1.5 CME (category 1), MOC Points, CE Credits
• 1 year of unlimited access on up to 3 devices
What Topics are Covered?
Appendicitis, RUQ pain, LLQ pain, RLQ pain, LUQ pain, epigastric pain, suprapubic pain, extra-abdominal causes of abdominal pain, periumbilical pain, DKA, MI, diffuse abdominal pain, hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, ultrasound, McBurney's Point, inguinal hernia, nephrolithiasis, IBS, mesenteric adenitis, diverticulitis, free air under the diaphragm, pancreatitis, gastritis pain, splenic abscess, gastric ulcer, urinary tract infection, intermittent abdominal pain, porphyria, shock, peritonitis, BRBPR, ruptured aortic aneurysm, intussusception, hyperactive bowel sounds, jaundice, PID, rebound tenderness, nausea and vomiting