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Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) Exam - POCUS Assessment Protocol

Infographic by Dr. Jonny
Sonography in Trauma ... (eFAST) Exam - POCUS ... #eFAST #Exam #POCUS ... Protocol #Windows #Checklist ... #Trauma #Assessment
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: ED Thoracotomy Instructions
1. CALL FOR HELP.
2. GATHER SUPPLIES.
   +/- Sterile gloves,
ED Thoracotomy Instructions ... Open up: Retractor ... : Sternal saw, trauma ... #Thoracotomy #Instructions ... #checklist #thoracic
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
ED Thoracotomy Instructions ... Open chest with ... #Thoracotomy #Instructions ... procedure #emergency #trauma ... #checklist #thoracic
Two things going on here in this blunt ocular trauma patient: Retinal Detachment and Lens Dislocation.
in this blunt ocular ... trauma patient: ... made obvious on POCUS ... Dislocation #Clinical #POCUS ... #Ocular #Ultrasound
Resuscitative Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions
When? ASAP. Within 4 minutes when possible.
Who? Pregnant patient with uterus above
Hysterotomy - Procedure Instructions ... Fingers: Bluntly open ... Hysterotomy #Procedure #Instructions ... #checklist #obstetrics
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions

Do 4 minutes into arrest if uterus above the umbilicus

1. Manage Arrest
 • Compressions,
Perimortem Hysterotomy Instructions ... - Bluntly open ... #Hysterotomy #Instructions ... Emergency #management #checklist
Open Globe Injury on POCUS
Wood off of saw to the eye ==> significant edema, ecchymosis, bleeding
Open Globe Injury ... on POCUS Wood off ... #open #clinical ... #ocular #ultrasound ... #trauma
Pupillary Reflex on Ocular Ultrasound

Another cool thing about POCUS is being able to assess for afferent
Pupillary Reflex on Ocular ... cool thing about POCUS ... with needing to open ... Reflex #Clinical #POCUS ... #Ocular #consensual
Urine Microscopy - Urinary Sediment Examination Instructions
Preparation of the urine for microscopic examination:
 • Clean catch
Sediment Examination Instructions ... and condenser focus ... #Examination #Instructions ... #steps #checklist
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Jaw thrust to open ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... #Pediatrics #Trauma