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  • Point-of-Care Ultrasound

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  • Rapid assessment is critical for managing critically injured patients.
  • Identifying life-threatening injuries necessitates a systematic approach.
  • Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) and extended FAST (eFAST) are key diagnostic tools.

Conclusions:

  • FAST and eFAST are essential components of trauma assessment.
  • Mastery of these ultrasound techniques improves the timely diagnosis of internal injuries.
  • This review aims to enhance the application and reduce the learning curve for FAST/eFAST.