Trauma
Rapid Summary
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.
BC Point of Care Ultrasound
Your go-to resource for point-of-care ultrasound rapid summaries and videos.
BC Point of Care Ultrasound
Your go-to resource for point-of-care ultrasound rapid summaries and videos.
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


Pericardial effusion suggests tamponade


Diminished ejection fraction suggest myocardial contusion
Pulmonary:


Normal - A lines


Pulmonary contusion presents with B-lines
Pulmonary:


Normal - lung sliding linear


No pleural sliding = Pneumothorax


Fluid collections above diaphragm = Hemothorax
Right Upper Quadrant


Normal scan


Free fluid in right upper quadrant
Make sure to check caudal tip of liver!
Left Upper Quadrant


Normal scan


Free fluid in left upper quadrant
Check between spleen and diaphragm!
Pelvis


Normal scan


Free fluid in pelvis


Normal


Flat IVC suggests significant volume loss