*Life Threatening but Preventable and Treatable Medical Complications of Abdominal Trauma DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.106134*

and proper dosing as discussed in the chapter. Intra abdominal bleeds and hemorrhagic shock are diagnosed and treated with blood transfusions, intravenous fluids, vasopressors as and when needed, but other hematological complications like anemia, platelet disorders, coagulation disorder, erythrocytosis need attention and treatment. Assessment and attaining homeostasis helps in early recovery of wound and patient. Post traumatic lung complications are mentioned which need to be addressed as mentioned, as they can lead to prolonged need of ventilatory support and delayed healing. Cardiac abnormalities like arrhythmias and endocarditis are common in trauma patient and can lead to mortality. Acute renal injury due to pre renal and renal causes with elctrolyte imbalances can lead to early and fast deterioration of patient. Delirium in post traumatic patients is not uncommon and had multiple reasons, most of which if diagnosed timely can be treated completely, preventing any psychological sequelae. We attempt to discuss and bring into light the missed complications of abdominal trauma, so as to keep these in mind during treating an abdominal trauma patient, as the eyes see what the mind knows. The conditions mentioned above can easily be treated, significantly reducing mortality and morbidity, giving good quality of life to patient post recovery. However, treatment for each of these is beyond the scope of the chapter.
