Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) Protocol Clinical Training

Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) Protocol Clinical Training is organized by SonoSim, Inc..

Course Description:
Learn the indications for administering the Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) and Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (eFAST) examinations, as well as their goals and limitations. Learn how to obtain the five windows of the eFAST examination, including patient positioning, transducer selection, and sonographic technique. Evaluate anatomy read findings visualized in each of the five windows of the eFAST examination, which include the Right Upper Quadrant (hepatorenal), Cardiac, Left Upper Quadrant (splenorenal), Suprapubic, and Lungs.

Course Highlights:
SonoSim cloud-based, multimedia, didactic courses are created by leading ultrasound experts, and are internet accessible immediately after purchase, on any device. There are knowledge checks with real-time feedback throughout each course, as well as a Mastery Test that is automatically graded.

The course in this module covers topics including:
• Evaluation of Trauma Patient
• eFAST Examination & Indications
• Anatomy for eFAST Windows: RUQ, Cardiac, LUQ, Pelvis, Lungs
• Sonographic Techniques
• Imaging Tips & Pitfalls in Performing eFAST
• Possible eFAST Findings including Full Cardiac Arrest, Stab Wounds, Blunt Trauma, and Vehicle Accident Trauma