A patient with abdominal injury presents to the emergency department with signs of signs of peritonitis and shock. Airway and breathing were secured and IV fluids were started with 2 large bore cannulas. The next line of management should be
High-Yield Explanation
Treatment for abdominal injury includes Emergency laparotomy.
Indications include
Frank haemoperitoneum
Significant diagnostic peritoneal lavage
Haemodynamically unstable patient
U/S or CT scan shows significant intra-abdominal injuries