Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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Positive LUQ on FAST Exam - Rupture Spleen

POCUS pearl: the splenorenal ligament tethers the spleen and L kidney close; free fluid, as in this ruptured spleen, can preferentially go the diaphragm first. Must see diaphragm in both UQ for a complete FAST...but especially important in LUQ.

- Dr. David Mackenzie @mackendc

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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