Notes in POCUS Abdomen

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Published 02/17/2024 What is E-FAST used for?
Published 02/17/2024 What is FAST used for?
Published 02/17/2024 What is RUSH protocol used for?
Published 02/17/2024 {{c1::CT scan}} is the most reliable way to find fluid in the abdomen and identify organ involvement
Published 02/17/2024 Finding of a negative EFAST exam {{c1::does NOT}} rule out intraperitoneal bleeding
Published 02/17/2024 In the RUQ view, two important places to look for fluid include the {{c1::Morison’s pouch (between the liver and kidney)}} and the {{c1::caudal tip}} …
Published 02/17/2024 Finding of fluid in the peritoneum on the second E-FAST study should prompt {{c1::urgent surgical exploration of the abdomen}}
Published 02/17/2024 What to do when patient's stability changes when performing E-FAST exam?
Published 02/17/2024 What two probes can be used for E-FAST?
Published 02/17/2024 Compared with the texture of the {{c1::spleen}}, the liver is {{c2::hypoechoic}}.  
Published 02/17/2024 Compared with the texture of the {{c1::liver,}} the spleen is {{c2::hyperechoic.}}
Published 02/17/2024 {{c1::The Right Upper Quadrant}} is the most sensitive of the views in picking up presence of free fluid in the abdomen
Published 02/17/2024 Retroperitoneal bleeding {{c1::cannot}} be detected by the EFAST exam
Published 02/17/2024 Sonographic appearance of liver
Published 02/17/2024 Sonographic appearance of spleen
Published 02/17/2024 Sonographic appearnace of gallbladder
Published 02/17/2024 Sonographic appearance of kidney?
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