ETHOS

I have abdominal pain and I vomited red blood.

Patient

Hi, I've been experiencing some symptoms that I'm really concerned about.

Triage Assistant

Where does it hurt?

Patient

It's in my abdomen, and the pain has been quite severe.

Triage Assistant

Where exactly in your abdomen does it hurt?

Patient

The pain is mostly in the upper part of my abdomen.

Triage Assistant

Does the pain shoot anywhere else, like your chest or back?

Patient

No, the pain seems to be concentrated in the upper abdomen and doesn't really radiate to my chest or back.

Triage Assistant

When did the pain begin?

Patient

It started last night, and it has been persistent since then.

Triage Assistant

Was the onset of the pain gradual or sudden?

Patient

The pain came on quite suddenly.

Triage Assistant

Is the pain constant, or does it come and go?

Patient

The pain has been pretty constant since it started.

Triage Assistant

On a scale from 1 to 10, how bad is the pain? To clarify, mild pain is 1-3, moderate is 4-7, and severe is 8-10.

Patient

I would rate it around an 8. It's very intense.

Triage Assistant

Given your severe abdominal pain, you should go to the Emergency Department now to rule out any serious conditions. In the meantime, lie down with your feet elevated as this can help if you are in shock. Thank you for calling, goodbye.

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  • Home Care

  • Triage result was accurate.

  • First aid advice was given.

  • Some assessment questions asked.