Why should do CT scan Abdomen and pelvis?

 

• Why should do CT ABDOMEN AND PELVIS?

      A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis can help diagnose problems in the bladder, uterus, prostrate, liver or bowels.

• What can be detect a CT ABDOMEN AND PELVIS?

     Inflammation, infection, injury or disease of the liver, spleen, kidney stones, stomach, intestine, pancreas, bladder, male and female reproductive organs and bone Ext……

• Why is it important to get the patient’s clinical history before the procedure?

      Patient personal health history has details about any health problems you’ve ever had. … This information gives your physian all kinds of important clues about what’s going on with your health, because many diseases run in families. The history also tells your physian what health issues you may be at risk for in the future.

• What it is history ask to patient?

      Let’s discuss the questions to ask your patient when taking a detailed history. These questions should focus on aspects that are most pertinent to abdominal pain and symptoms.

1. Past medical history
2. Past surgical history
3. Family history
4. Social history

1. Past medical history

       The past medical history is a sum of the patient’s past and current medical records. When making you discussion, begin by asking the patient about their medical history. For example ask if they have any past or recent medical problems. The patient mention a history of sickle cell Anemia, gastrointestinal problems, liver disease, or cancer.

If past medical history available you can ask can you provide old reports?

  2. Past surgical history:-

       The patient’s past surgical history includes any previous surgery; all surgeries, whether laparoscopic or open, are relevant. But, focus on abdominal or pelvis surgeries such as those involving the bowel, colon, stomach, liver, or spleen. As well, don’t forget to ask about gynaecological or urological surgeries such as caesarian section, hysterectomy, cystectomy, nephrectomy, or prostatectomy.

  3. Family history:-

      It is also important to ask about the patient’s family history since some conditions may run in the family. Patients often forget which types of cancer their family may have had, so it is helpful to remind them. A family history of cancer such as colon cancer (especially in a first-degree relative) puts the patient at a higher risk. With these patient, it is important to discuss colonoscopy screening.

  4. Social history:-

     The social history is also important for the abdominal exam. Factor such as alcohol use, tobacco smoking, drug use, diet, and living situations could be associated with the patient’s diagnosis.

Patient come CT SCAN abdomen and pelvis plain scan. You can ask some questions.

1. What is compliant of the patient?
2. How long time this compliant?
3. Abdominal pain? And which reason?
4. Vomiting,
5. Any old reports available like USG.
6. Any trauma recently?