EFAST: The evolution of FAST in politrauma

EFAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sono - graphy for Trauma) is a bedside US examination, performed in patients victims of trauma directly from intensivist. The examen duration should be <5 minutes without interference with resuscitation manoeuvres. It should answer to precise questions...

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Main Authors: Americo Testa, Gino Soldati, Grazia Portale, Giulia Pignataro, Rosangela Giannuzzi, Nicolò Gentiloni Silveri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-10-01
Series:Emergency Care Journal
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ecj/article/view/1222