Adjunct to traditional ATLS primary survey to enhance decision making around operative intervention in trauma
Sensitivity of 42% and specificity of ≥98% for peritoneal free fluid
As little as 100ml of free fluid can be seen, though >500ml is needed for the common user
Pulmonary ultrasound for clinically significant pneumothorax is associated with a sensitivity of 95.3%, specificity 91.1%, and negative predictive value 100%
EFAST exam
NEXUS Chest CT Rule
Acute abdominal series
Pediatric assessment triangle
MR CLEAN
Combat triage
FALLS protocol
Bubble study