A patient with abdominal injury presents to the emergency depament with signs of peritonitis and shock. His airway and breathing were secured and IV fluids were staed with 2 large bore cannulas. The next line of management should be:: (A) FAST, (B) Exploratory Laparotomy under general anesthesia, (C) Inseion of abdominal drain followed by laparotomy, (D) Laproscopy
Answer is B. Patient with abdominal stab injury showing signs of shock and peritonitis require urgent exploratory laparotomy. Ref: Textbook of ohopedics and trauma By GS Kulkarni, Page1331.