Causes of Abdominal Pain August 19, 2026 CCEMS-CCFA

This training session will feature a presentation on the top medical and traumatic causes of abdominal pain for EMS to be aware of, covering both pediatric and adult patients. We will review critical red flags that should not be missed, as well as go over how to conduct a proper abdominal exam. There will be small-group tabletop exercises featuring case studies on various patient presentations with abdominal pain.

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

 Objectives:

  1.  Name the organs contained in the four quadrants of the abdomen
  2.  Demonstrate how to perform an abdominal exam on a patient
  3.  Describe Kehr's, Cullen's, Grey Turner's, and seatbelt signs
  4. Describe what guarding and rebound tenderness

  5. Describe intussusception

  6. Name Redflags to consider in an abdominal exam 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
  • 0.50 Cardio
  • 1.00 Medical
Course opens: 
08/19/2026
Course expires: 
08/19/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Gina Scarbrough, NRP, FP-C

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 0.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
  • 0.50 Cardio
  • 1.00 Medical

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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