31st July 2023

You see a 27-year-old woman in the emergency department, who is normally fit and well

You see a 27-year-old woman in the emergency department, who is normally fit and well, complaining of left-sided abdominal pain. She is unable to give any further history due to the severity of the pain. Her observations are stable. You prescribe her 10 mg of oral morphine.

What is the most appropriate investigation whilst waiting for her pain to settle?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.