Blunt abdominal trauma
RBC >100,000/mm3
WBC >500/mm3
Elevated fluid amylase
Presence of enteric contents or bacteria
Penetrating abdominal trauma (controversial)
RBC  >1000/mm3
WBC >500/mm3
Results from cell analysis take 30 to 60 minutes
If an immediate decision is necessary, may use the density of cells in the IV tubing
If text can be read through the tubing it can be considered unofficially negative until the official cell counts return.
If the density of cells in the tubing is so high that you cannot read through it, then it can be considered a positive<unk> .
RBC >100,000/mm3
WBC >500/mm3
Elevated fluid amylase
Presence of enteric contents or bacteria
RBC  >1000/mm3
WBC >500/mm3
If an immediate decision is necessary, may use the density of cells in the IV tubing
If text can be read through the tubing it can be considered unofficially negative until the official cell counts return.
If the density of cells in the tubing is so high that you cannot read through it, then it can be considered a positive<unk> .
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage
Theraputic peritoneal lavage
Acute abdominal series
Whole bowel irrigation
FAST exam
Gastric lavage
Bladder lavage
EFAST exam