Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma: Methods, Accuracy, and Indications - 20/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.suc.2010.10.008
Nirav Y. Patel, MD a, ⁎ 
, Jody M. Riherd, MD b
, Jody M. Riherd, MD b a Department of General and Vascular Surgery, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, 1900 South Avenue C05-001, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
b Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, 1900 South Avenue C02-002, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
Corresponding author.Résumé |
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) is an invaluable adjunct in the management of trauma patients for detection of free intra-abdominal and pericardial fluid. Over the past 2 decades, the use of this technique has increased significantly. This article reviews the clinical application and future direction of FAST.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Focused assessment with sonography, Ultrasound, Abdominal trauma, Cardiac tamponade
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Vol 91 - N° 1
P. 195-207 - février 2011 Retour au numéro
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