Best Practice Case Studies-FAST Exam

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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