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Adrenal hematoma/hemorrhage on FAST exam

Adult male with RUQ/side pain after MVC. Transient prehospital hypotension.  Has
with RUQ/side pain ... FAST exam done. ... Diagnosis/differential ... Labeled Schematic ... #Positive #trauma
Gastric Rupture on Positive RUQ FAST Exam

Bike vs Car.  Bicyclist hits anterior torso on mailbox.
RUQ FAST Exam ... Gastric #Rupture #RUQ ... #FAST #Exam #Positive ... #Abdominal #POCUS ... #Trauma
Positive FAST exam at the caudal liver edge

Ultrasound isn't as sensitive for solid organ injury, but
Positive FAST exam ... POCUS is not sensitive ... Upper Quadrant (RUQ ... Exam - https:// ... #positive #trauma
Ruptured Hepatic Hyatid Cyst on RUQ Ultrasound

52-yo female with hypotension after blunt abdominal trauma from fall
Hyatid Cyst on RUQ ... FAST exam-small ... FF in RUQ with mass ... Hepatic #HyatidCyst #RUQ ... #Abdominal #POCUS
Positive FAST Exam Perihepatic Window

Multiple pts. with significant injuries from MVC. Young adult with femur fracture
Positive FAST Exam ... outside room-"Hang blood ... POCUS-game changer ... #Ultrasound #RUQ ... #Trauma
Pediatric Trauma Primary Survey: C-ABCDE
C - Catastrophic Bleeding - Life-threatening hemorrhage
 • Apply direct pressure/compression bandage
Pediatric Trauma ... Airway Compromise - Position ... Binder) • Use POCUS ... exam • Bind pelvis ... ongoing need For blood
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... This post will focus ... trauma are diagnosed ... consider intra-abdominal ... bleeding often from a liver