An abdominal wound may be quite serious because there can be internal bleeding as well as serious injury to intra-abdominal organs. The bowel may protrude out of the wound. Escape of intestinal contents can cause peritoneal infection (peritonitis). Before discussing the treatment of abdominal wounds, it is necessary to know the organs present inside the abdomen or belly.<\/p>\n
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Abdominal organs<\/strong><\/p>\n Organs in the abdomen are : (i) Stomach (ii) Liver (iii) Gall bladder (iv) Pancreas (v) Spleen (vi) Small Intestine (vii) Large intestine (viii) Appendix (ix) Kidney (x) Urinary baldder (xi) Ureter.<\/p>\n Abdominal wounds are of two types. Those are either closed abdominal wounds or open abdominal wounds. The treatment differs with the types.<\/p>\n (A) Closed Abdominal Wounds<\/p>\n On the approach of the patient :<\/p>\n – Get a correct history and time of accident. Signs and Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n – Pain over the site of injury which is increased by movement of breathing. First-Aid<\/strong><\/p>\n – Control external bleeding, if any.
\n– Find the level of consciousness, (e.g., Fully conscious, partly conscious or totally unconscious)<\/p>\n
\n– Swelling of the area.
\n– Shock and its symptoms (e.g. Pallor, cold or calmy skin, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, nausea and vomiting).<\/p>\n
\n– Do not give any food or drink.
\n– Note pulse and respiration every half an hour or earlier.
\n– Loosen tight clothes.
\n– Cover the body with light blanket.
\n– Quickly transport to a docor or hospital.<\/p>\n