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An Approach to Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta
Published on: September 8, 2023
Neurological symptoms occurring in the context of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: a paramedic's perspective
David Fitzpatrick1, Donogh Maguire
1Scottish Ambulance Service Research and NMAHP Research Unit, Department of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Stirling, Stirling, UK. david.fitzpatrick@stir.ac.uk
Abstract:
Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) classically presents with sudden onset, severe ripping or tearing abdominal pain radiating through to the back. This case report describes features of an atypical presentation of a patient with RAAA and highlights the difficulties and uncertainties surrounding the prehospital assessment, appropriate treatment and management of these patients. All prehospital care educators and practitioners should be made aware of the wide spectrum of clinical manifestations for this condition.
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