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Thoracic Views: Anatomy, Techniques, Scanning Tips and Tricks, Abnormal Images

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Essential US for Trauma: E-FAST

Part of the book series: Ultrasound for Acute Care Surgeons ((ULTRASOUND))

Abstract

Supported by an increasing number of papers, chest ultrasound is rising as the first step diagnostic tool in emergency situations.

Fast, repeatable, safe, and reliable in expert hands, US will help you diagnose two of the most critical conditions a trauma patient could suffer for: pneumothorax and hemothorax.

In the blink of an eye, you can tell these conditions and, prior to any X-ray, decide to place a chest tube or to go ahead in the management, scoring one point for your patient’s life!

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  1. Emergency Department, Istituto Clinico Città Studi, Milano, Italy

    Andrea A. Casamassima MD

  2. General Surgery Department, Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, Policlinico San Pietro, Bergamo, Italy

    Mauro Zago MD

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    Mauro Zago

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Casamassima, A.A., Zago, M. (2014). Thoracic Views: Anatomy, Techniques, Scanning Tips and Tricks, Abnormal Images. In: Zago, M. (eds) Essential US for Trauma: E-FAST. Ultrasound for Acute Care Surgeons. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5274-1_4

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