Combat Medic eFAST with Novel and Conventional Portable Ultrasound Devices: A Prospective, Randomized, Crossover

Roland F Salazar1, Jonathan D Monti1, Aaron J Cronin1

  • 1Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA.

Summary

Combat medics using a novel ultrasound device performed Extended Focused Assessment with Ultrasonography in Trauma (eFAST) scans with similar speed, accuracy, and technical skill compared to a conventional device. The new device offered improved image quality, though the conventional transducer was preferred.