Abdominal evisceration is defined as which of the following?

Abdominal evisceration is defined as which of the following?

• A. Occur when organs protrude through a closed wound.
• B. Occur when organs protrude through an open wound.
• C. Is a defect in the abdominal wall without organ protrusion.
• D. Involves only the skin.

Answer: (B)

Abdominal evisceration means internal abdominal organs protrude outside the body through an open wound. The key is that the organs escape through an opening in the body wall, not through intact skin. That’s why this isn’t just a closed wound with a protrusion, and it isn’t a defect in the abdominal wall without organs showing, nor is it a superficial skin injury. In the field, treat as a true emergency: cover the exposed organs with sterile, moist dressings, avoid pushing them back in, keep the patient warm, and transport quickly while monitoring breathing and circulation.

Abdominal evisceration means internal abdominal organs protrude outside the body through an open wound. The key is that the organs escape through an opening in the body wall, not through intact skin. That’s why this isn’t just a closed wound with a protrusion, and it isn’t a defect in the abdominal wall without organs showing, nor is it a superficial skin injury. In the field, treat as a true emergency: cover the exposed organs with sterile, moist dressings, avoid pushing them back in, keep the patient warm, and transport quickly while monitoring breathing and circulation.