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Ultrasound scanning for free fluid in a trauma situation (FAST) is a quick and dichotomous decision making tool which can help in decision making about the need for emergency surgery. An extended examination can also be used to rule out pneumothorax and haemothorax.
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Brenchley, J. (2022). FAST Scanning. In: Walden, A., Campbell, A., Miller, A., Wise, M. (eds) Ultrasound in the Critically Ill. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71742-1_10
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