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:
Cardiac:

Normal - no pericardial effusion
Cardiac:

Pericardial effusion suggests tamponade
Cardiac:

Diminished ejection fraction suggest myocardial contusion
Pulmonary:
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
Abdominal:
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:
IVC:

Normal
IVC:

Flat IVC suggests significant volume loss