Ultrasound in abdominal trauma.
This article reviews current issues regarding the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) examination. Technical performance issues, decision-making and practice algorithms, fluid volume and scoring systems, proficiency and training, and the role of the FAST in pediatric trauma are covered. This article examines the FAST examination from a practical, evidenced-based stand-point.
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California Davis Medical Center, 2315 Stockton Blvd., PSSB 2100, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. jsrose@ucdavis.edu
John S
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000465:Algorithms; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000293:injuries; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods