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Pediatric Ultrasound BachelorClass

Trauma ultrasound

Chapter 4
Presenters: Thomas Cook - MD USA; Geoffrey E. Hayden, MD
30:22
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What you will learn

In this chapter, we discuss ultrasound imaging in the pediatric trauma victim.  As part of the  FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) scan, you will learn to recognize blood in the peritoneal cavity, pericardial sac, and thoracic space.  The discussion then moves beyond bleeding and addresses another important thoracic injury: pneumothorax.  The chapter wraps up with a thoughtful discussion of the test characteristics and the recommended role of the FAST exam in your trauma resuscitations.  

  • FAST versus diagnostic peritoneal lavage and CT
  • Where blood collects (and how much)
  • Looking for blood with ultrasound
  • Scanning the 4 spaces of the right/left upper quadrants
  • Approaching the pelvis in axial and sagittal
  • Cardiac ultrasound in the trauma patient
  • Quick look inferior vena cava
  • Hemothorax and pneumothorax
  • Pearls and pitfalls for trauma ultrasound

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