[Focused ultrasound survey in surgery for abdominal trauma: methods and the capabilities in clinical use]

In severe abdominal trauma ultrasound provides fast and accurate diagnostics of damages and detect the source of internal bleeding. In the absence of trained professionals (in injury care centre of 2-3rd levels, In emergency situations) it is possible to use by the method of research in the reduced volume. The article presents a comparative analysis of the use of traditional methods and reduced ultrasound diagnostics of abdominal injuries on 56 victims. Concluded that reduced ultrasound is affordable, mobile, fast and accurate method of diagnosis, allowing to use it repeatedly.