Trauma
What to scan:
Findings
Use the corresponding finding images to identify what pathology your patient may have. Please remember that multiple diagnoses may exist at the same patient.
Cardiac:
Normal -Â no pericardial effusion
Cardiac:
Pericardial effusion suggests tamponade
Cardiac:
Diminished ejection fraction suggest myocardial contusion
Pulmonary:
Normal - A lines
Pulmonary:
Pulmonary contusion presents with B-lines
Pulmonary:
Normal - lung sliding linear
Pulmonary:
No pleural sliding = Pneumothorax
Pulmonary:
Fluid collections above diaphragm = Hemothorax
Right Upper Quadrant
Abdominal:
Normal scan
Abdominal:
Free fluid in right upper quadrant
Make sure to check caudal tip of liver!
Left Upper Quadrant
Abdominal:
Normal scan
Abdominal:
Free fluid in left upper quadrant
Check between spleen and diaphragm!
Pelvis
Abdominal:
Normal scan
Abdominal:
Free fluid in pelvis
IVC:
Normal
IVC:
Flat IVC suggests significant volume loss