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Positive LUQ on FAST Exam - Rupture Spleen

POCUS pearl: the splenorenal ligament tethers the spleen and
Positive LUQ on ... FAST Exam - Rupture ... Spleen POCUS ... #Positive #LUQ ... #clinical #trauma
Free Fluid on Fast Exam

Free fluid in the LLQ typically first collects around the spleen and
Free fluid in the LLQ ... doing your e-fast POCUS ... #Clinical #clinical ... #pocus #trauma ... #Positive
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 ... Injury to spleen ... Upper Quadrant (RUQ ... #trauma #clinical
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Pertinent positives ... on physical exam ... This patient’s clinical ... findings and clinical ... This post will focus