EFAST US
Negative
ED Bedside Ultrasound – E-FAST
Date/Time: []
Indication: Trauma
Provider: Self
Using the phased array probe, the RUQ, LUQ, bladder, heart, and pleura were evaluated in real time in a limited manner in the setting of rapid evaluation in trauma. There was no visualized free fluid in the abdomen, no pericardial effusion, and lung sliding was seen bilaterally. More specific evaluations of the cardiac function and abdominal organs were not performed in this limited exam. My interpretation is that this represents a negative study for intraperitoneal fluid, pericardial effusion/injury, and pneumothorax in the setting of trauma.
Total time for procedure: 2 mins
Positive
ED Bedside Ultrasound – E-FAST
Date/Time: []
Indication: Trauma
Provider: Self
Using the phased array probe, the RUQ, LUQ, bladder, heart, and pleura were evaluated in real time in a limited manner in the setting of rapid evaluation in trauma.
Abdomen: [No free intraperitoneal fluid]
Pericardium:[No pericardial effusion]
Lung Slide:[Present bilaterally]
More specific evaluations of the cardiac function and abdominal organs were not performed in this limited exam. My interpretation is that this represents a positive study due to [].
Abdomen: [No free intraperitoneal fluid]
Pericardium:[No pericardial effusion]
Lung Slide:[Present bilaterally]
More specific evaluations of the cardiac function and abdominal organs were not performed in this limited exam. My interpretation is that this represents a positive study due to [].
Total time for procedure: 2 mins
- Last updated January 17, 2023
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