12.
If there is solid organ involvement in a penetrating abdominal injury, the
______________ may hemorrhage into the abdomen and lead to hypovolemic
shock.
13.
If there is hollow organ involvement (intestinal injuries, for example) in a
penetrating abdominal injury, the _____________ linings may become inflamed.
14.
Subcutaneous emphysema is possible in the abdominal wall if ______________
________________________________________________________________.
15.
List two conditions that must be met in order for you to administer morphine to an
abdominal trauma casualty.
a. ____________________________________________.
b. ____________________________________________.
16.
Place the abdominal trauma casualty in the ______________________ position
if that position is comfortable for him.
17.
Abdominal trauma casualties must be evacuated at low altitude because of the
possibility of __________________________________.
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