Listen "Trauma - Abdominal Injuries 2"
Episode Synopsis
Abdominal trauma isn’t just shelf-worthy—it’s life-saving knowledge in the trauma bay. From subtle splenic bleeds to delayed bilomas, this episode breaks down everything you need to master solid organ injuries.Chris and Mars walk you through the classic presentations, imaging pathways, and life-or-death decisions around spleen, liver, and kidney trauma. Whether it’s a FAST-positive patient crashing in the trauma bay or a sneaky Page kidney showing up days later, we’ve got your back.We cover: ✅ Why left-sided rib fractures scream splenic injury ✅ The critical post-splenectomy vaccines and platelet traps ✅ How to catch and manage a biloma ✅ Why a delayed excretory phase CT is clutch for renal trauma ✅ What to do when a Page kidney sends BP through the roofGet these solid organ injury pearls locked down so you can crush the shelf—and save lives. Hit play and prep like a trauma pro.
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