Question

When should you suspect kidney damage?

Accepted Answer

You should suspect this kind of damage if the patient has a history or physical evidence of any of the following:An abrasion, laceration, or contusion in the flank.A penetrating wound in the region of the lower rib cage (flank) or the upper abdomen.Fractures on either side of the lower rib cage, the lower thoracic, or upper lumbar vertebrae,And, A hematoma in the flank region

Front	When should you suspect kidney damage?
Back	You should suspect this kind of damage if the patient has a history or physical evidence of any of the following: An abrasion, laceration, or contusion in the flank. A penetrating wound in the region of the lower rib cage (flank) or the upper abdomen. Fractures on either side of the lower rib cage, the lower thoracic, or upper lumbar vertebrae, And, A hematoma in the flank region

Lower Suspect Region Rib Upper Kidney Damage Kind