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
Cardiac:


Pericardial effusion suggests tamponade
Cardiac:


Diminished ejection fraction suggest myocardial contusion
Cardiac:


Normal - A lines
Cardiac:


Pulmonary contusion presents with B-lines
Cardiac:


Normal - lung sliding linear
Cardiac:


No pleural sliding = Pneumothorax
Cardiac:


Fluid collections above diaphragm = Hemothorax
Pulmonary contusion presents with B-lines
Cardiac:


Normal scan
Cardiac:


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


Normal scan
Cardiac:


Diminished ejection fraction suggest myocardial contusion
Pelvis
Cardiac:


Normal scan
Cardiac:


Normal - lung sliding linear
Cardiac:


Pulmonary contusion presents with B-lines
Cardiac:


Flat IVC suggests significant volume loss