Speaker(s): Dr. Eiken

Content: Point of care ultrasound and the "FAST exam - It's not just for trauma"

Objective(s): 

1. Identify which patients may benefit from a FAST POCUS exam in the Emergency Department. 2. Understand the limitations of POCUS exams and understand when comprehensive follow up imaging is necessary for a pathological condition with associated intra-abdominal fluid. 3. Understand which images and measurements are key to acquire during a FAST POCUS exam.  4. Appreciate the advantages of POCUS and how it can dramatically impact care particularly in the community ED setting for both identification of traumatic, and non-traumatic, conditions with associated intra-abdominal fluid.

Session date: 
04/12/2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
Location: 
4th Tower Med Staff GMH
Greenville
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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  • 1.00 Attendance

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