Flashcards in Aaa Deck (10):
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Where?
90% between renal arteries and illiac bifurcation
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If one sided it is?
Saccular
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If both sided?
It is fusiform
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Risk factors for AAA?
Pfo rest degree relative, smoking, hypertension, age, male (6:1)
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Presentation of a ruptured AAA
Pulsatilla abdo mass, abdo pain radiating to back, tachy, hypotension
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Investigations
Bloods (Hb and CLOTTING), pregnancy test, ultrasound, CT in patients who do not need to be rushed to treatment
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Management
ABCDE, 2 large bore cannula to keep blood and fluid levels high until it can be closed
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Surveillance
Less than 5 cm = 5year survival of 80%
Less than 6 = 10% chance of rupture
Less than 7 = 30% chance of rupture
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What size must it be for surgery to be considered ?
Must be at least 5.5 cm in diameter
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