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The FAST exam is a rapid ultrasound assessment focusing on four probe positions: right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, pelvic or bladder, and sub-xiphoid for evaluating the heart. It helps detect peritoneal free fluid indicating potential intra-abdominal injuries and bleeding. The exam is about 40% sensitive and over 95% specific. Key views include identifying free fluid around the heart in the sub-xiphoid view, examining the liver-kidney interface in the right upper quadrant, checking between the spleen and diaphragm in the left, and assessing the bladder area for fluid in the pelvis.
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Edition
2nd Edition
Related Case
2nd Edition, Case 01
Topic
Abdomen
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2nd Edition, Case 01
2nd Edition
Abdomen
FAST exam
ultrasound assessment
peritoneal free fluid
intra-abdominal injuries
probe positions
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