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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Ultrasound - FAST Exam (Normal)

Ultrasound: FAST Exam


A FAST exam was performed by [myself/Dr. Resident under my supervision/independently with images reviewed by myself] in the evaluation of patient with [describe trauma]. 

The peritoneal spaces were assessed in the subphrenic, Morrison’s pouch, splenorenal, superior colic gutters, and retrovesicular spaces for free fluid.  Cardiac views were also obtained to assess for cardiac activity and the presence of fluid in the pericardial sac. 

No intraperitoneal free fluid was noted.  No pericardial effusion was noted.

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