E-FAST Flashcards
1
Q
What does E-FAST stand for?
A
Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma
2
Q
True or false: Emergency physician performed POCUS lung ultrasonography is more sensitive than a supine CXR in identifying pneumothorax in the adult trauma patient
A
True!
3
Q
Name the limitations of E-FAST.
A
- Cannot reliably identify solid organ injuries
- negative E-FAST does NOT mean that there is no intraabdominal injury - Cannot reliably detect retroperitoneal and hollow viscous injuries
4
Q
What is the sensitivity and specificity of the FAST exam for detecting intraabdominal free fluid in adult trauma patients?
A
Sensitivity: 69-90%
Specificity 83-100%
