Emergency Ultrasound Flashcards
1
Q
FAST scanning is done. What does FAST stand for?
What type of imaging is it?
A
Focused assessment with sonography for trauma
USS
2
Q
What does it allow?
A
Assesses the presence of free fluid in the peritoneum or pericardium
3
Q
What does fluid look like?
A
Black
4
Q
When would this be used?
A
If there is no obvious source of bleeding for someone who is hypotensive
