Jump toward a stomach pain diagnosis

If a patient with abdominal pain can do jumping jacks, you can rule out peritonitis and appendicitis (in a child). — Ruth Morgan, PA-C, Elkins, WVa. (181-7)

These are letters from practitioners around the country who want to share their clinical problems and successes, observations and pearls with their colleagues. We invite you to participate. If you have a clinical pearl, submit it here.

From the November 01, 2013 Issue of Clinical Advisor