Image Interpretation - Abdominal Ultrasound: The FAST Scan

Offered By

College of Radiographers

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30 minutes
 
100% Online
 
No download
 
English
 
Desktop & Mobile
   
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Certificate

Course Information

Purpose
Target Audience
Course Structure
Certificate
Prerequisites 
CPD

Why should I take this course?

This micro skills course from the College of Radiographers will describe the use of ultrasound in the initial assessment of trauma, especially with regards to the identification of potential haemorrhage in the peritoneal space.

This course is ideal for

All health professionals.

What you can expect

A 30 minute eLearning course containing interactive content and activities. 

Validate your learning

Each participant receives a certificate upon course completion.

Do I need any prior qualifications or experience?

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Overview

Here is what you will cover in
this course 

Describe the equipment necessary to undertake a FAST scan

Identify normal anatomy seen in the four FAST views

Describe where free fluid collects, which may represent bleeding in a trauma patient

Recognise the appearances of free fluid

Discuss the accuracy of such an examination and how this fits into clinical practice

Describe the pitfalls and limitations of FAST

Compare your report writing style with our suggested style