Ultrasound evaluation of abdominal trauma in the emergency department.

C Tumbarello

Author Information

C Tumbarello: Doctors Medical Center, Modesto, CA, USA.

PMID: 10188441 DOI: 10.1097/00043860-199807000-00003

To review the use of ultrasound for assessment of abdominal trauma during the secondary assessment. Three current methods for evaluation of abdominal trauma will be outlined. The use of ultrasound in evaluation of patients with blunt abdominal trauma will be highlighted, including performance of test, time to test completion, strengths, and limitations. The use of serial examination utilizing focused abdominal sonography for blunt trauma (FAST) to evaluate hemoperitoneum will be presented.

Abdominal Injuries

Critical Pathways

Emergency Treatment

Hemoperitoneum

Humans

Sensitivity and Specificity

Ultrasonography

Wounds, Nonpenetrating

Journal Article Review

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