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Triage priorities
Immediate threat screen
Shock physiology
SBP < 90 mmHg
Lactate ≥ 2 mmol/l
Peritonitis
Rebound tenderness
Involuntary guarding
Bowel ischemia risk
Severe continuous pain
Rising lactate trend
Perforation risk
Free air concern
Sepsis physiology
Monitoring and access
Monitoring setup
Cardiac monitor
Pulse oximetry
Frequent BP cycling
Strict input and output
Foley catheter if shock or high risk AKI
Resuscitation targets
Hemodynamic and metabolic targets
MAP ≥ 65 mmHg
Urine output ≥ 0.5 ml/kg/hour
Lactate downtrend within 2-4 hours if elevated
Potassium 3.5-5.0 mmol/l
Magnesium ≥ 0.7 mmol/l
Immediate actions
Early stabilization bundle
NPO status
Two large bore IV lines
Crystalloid bolus if hypovolemia
Nasogastric tube if vomiting or significant distention
Broad-spectrum antibiotics if ischemia, perforation, or sepsis concern
Early general surgery notification for suspected large bowel obstruction
Consultation and escalation
Time-critical escalation
If peritonitis, shock, or free air, immediate surgery and resuscitation bay
If suspected malignant obstruction, GI and surgery discussion for stent vs operative management
If suspected volvulus, urgent endoscopic decompression pathway plus surgery backup
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