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Abdominal pain should not be dismissed without proper evaluation. A patient presenting with acute, severe abdominal pain is best transported to the emergency room for treatment. While gender issues remain a delicate subject, proper prehospital care prevents patient deterioration, tissue loss and loss of life. Prehospital information is invaluable. Due to unforeseen complications, including patient deterioration, the history you obtain on scene may be the only information available to the medical team at the hospital. Professional care begins in the prehospital setting. Knowledge, skill and experience will guide you.