Abdominal Trauma: Medical History

The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of abdominal trauma (abdominal trauma).

In order to assess the nature and extent of abdominal trauma, it is enormously important to reconstruct how the accident occurred. If the affected person is unresponsive, accident witnesses must be consulted.

Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • How did the injuries occur (accident history)?
    • Blunt trauma:
      • Traffic accident?
      • Sports accident?
      • Accident in the house?
      • Entrapment?
      • Been rolled over?
      • Burial accident?
      • Fall from a greater height?
      • Brawl?
      • Abuse?
    • Open trauma
      • Gunshot wound?
      • Stab wound?
      • Impalement injury?
  • Do you suffer from pain in the abdomen? If so, where exactly?
  • Do you have palpitations?
  • Do you feel dizzy?
  • Do you have blood in your urine?