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Focused assessment with sonography for trauma: methods, accuracy, and indications.

Nirav Y NY Patel and Jody M JM Riherd

Surg Clin North Am 91(1):195-207 (2011) PMID 21184909

Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) is an invaluable adjunct in the management of trauma patients for detection of free intra-abdominal and pericardial fluid. Over the past 2 decades, the use of this technique has increased significantly. This article reviews the clinical application and future direction of FAST.

DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2010.10.008
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