A 25 year Patient presents in emergency with abdominal trauma. Why is FAST done?: (A) Detection of Pericardial fluid accumulation, (B) Detection of bowel lacerations, (C) Detection of Mesenteric Tear, (D) Detection of aortic transection
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Detection of Pericardial fluid accumulationRef: Bailey 26th edition Page 359FAST focuses on six areas1.Pericardium2. Area around the liver3. Area around the spleen4. Left pericolic gutters5. Right pericolic gutters6. Peritoneal space in the pelvis