Use of eFAST in Patients with Injury to the Thorax or Abdomen
Robert Canelli, Megan Leo, Jack Mizelle, Gentle Sunder Shrestha, Nishita Patel, Rafael Ortega
Abstract
Extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma involves obtaining images in six focused views to assess for pericardial, intraperitoneal, and pelvic fluid and for hemothorax and pneumothorax. This video demonstrates the use of this point-of-care ultrasound examination.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAbdomenThorax (insect anatomy)RadiologyPelvisHemothoraxFocused assessment with sonography for traumaSurgeryUltrasoundComputed tomographyUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsTrauma Management and DiagnosisAppendicitis Diagnosis and Management