Pediatric Abdominal Pain March 19, 2016 William E. Michael, MD LT MC USN Family Medicine Physician Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital

Disclosures 

Financial Disclosure - Neither I, nor any member of my immediate family, have a significant financial interest in or affiliation with any commercial supporter of this educational activity and/or with the manufacturer(s) of commercial products and/or providers of any commercial services discussed in this educational activity.

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Objectives 

Build a differential using symptoms frequently associated with abdominal pain

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Explore the use and application of the Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS)

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Review key Intussusception diagnostic clues and its evaluation

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Discuss gastroenteritis and the concerning symptoms of ETEC and HUS

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Identify the most common times that pediatric constipation can manifest and review treatment options

A Frequent Symptom In Kids 

1141 consecutive children, 2-12, presenting for nonscheduled visit with non-traumatic abdominal pain of