FAST exam
First view of FAST in<unk><unk>  should be pericardial
Pericardial fluid detection (Sn 100%, Sp 97%)
In acute cases, even a relatively small build up of pericardial fluid can lead to hemodynamic compromise
Differentiate pericardial effusion from pleural effusion using the parasternal long axis view.  Pericardial effusions will have an anechoic stripe between the left atrium and descending thoracic aorta.  In a pleural effusion, the stripe will be seen behind the descending thoracic aorta.
CTA
Imaging study of choice for<unk>  and blunt trauma
First view of FAST in<unk><unk>  should be pericardial
Pericardial fluid detection (Sn 100%, Sp 97%)
In acute cases, even a relatively small build up of pericardial fluid can lead to hemodynamic compromise
Differentiate pericardial effusion from pleural effusion using the parasternal long axis view.  Pericardial effusions will have an anechoic stripe between the left atrium and descending thoracic aorta.  In a pleural effusion, the stripe will be seen behind the descending thoracic aorta.
In acute cases, even a relatively small build up of pericardial fluid can lead to hemodynamic compromise
Differentiate pericardial effusion from pleural effusion using the parasternal long axis view.  Pericardial effusions will have an anechoic stripe between the left atrium and descending thoracic aorta.  In a pleural effusion, the stripe will be seen behind the descending thoracic aorta.
Imaging study of choice for<unk>  and blunt trauma
Penetrating cardiac injury
Airway/Pulmonary
Blunt cardiac injury
Bronchial injury
Missile embolism
Diaphragmatic trauma
Cardiac contusion
Hemothorax