Goals and Objectives
- Identify anatomic structures most important to the RUQ, Pelvis LUQ, Pericardium, Thorax
- Describe the planes of view and probes most commonly used for the eFAST exam
- Identify most likely areas to accurate free fluid, possible causes, in a prioritized manor
Didactic Requirements
- Pre-Test
- Didactic Session (live or online)
- Post-Test
- Go the Extra Mile (available for additional understanding) – not required
*We have no financial incentives to disclose and no affiliation with any ultrasound device manufacturer.
*Additional Resources are for further investigation and information, but are not required
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Can take more than once
Video: Dr. Bruner’s e-FAST
*Must be viewed on Ballad Health Intranet page (VDI session)
*Works through Internet Explorer (needs Silverlight)
*Questions (Pre/Post Tests) may work better with Chrome, Firefox, etc.
*Can take only once
Go the Extra Mile
Written Module and review from ACP to help summarize and emphasize retention of Abdominal Fluids.
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Written Module and review from ACP to help summarize and emphasize retention of Urinary System.
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Specific Websites
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP):
– Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
– Gallbladder
– FAST
– Paracentesis
– Renal
American College of Physicians (ACP):
– Abdominal Free Fluid Module
Core Ultrasound – 5 minute SONO
– EFAST
– Gallbladder
– Appendicitis
– Small Bowel Obstruction
– Pneumoperitoneum
– Paracentesis
– Hydronephrosis
– Bladder Volume
– Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
All Modules and Websites
123 Sonography: ECHO (only a few are free)
ACEP: SonoGuide
ACP: POCUS Learning Center
AIUM: US in Medical Education Portal
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine’s Sports: Online Didactics (sign up for free)
Cascades East Family Medicine: US Curriculum site
Core Ultrasound:
– Home Page
– 5 Minutes Sono: video review
– Ultrasound of the Week
Echocardia: Home Page
Emergency Ultrasound: Home Page
Evidence and POCUS Atlas: Compilation of Evidence and Articles
IM Bedside US Site: Abbott NW residency program US page IMBUS Home
IMRESPDX: Home Page
NorthWestern IM US: Home Page
NYSORA: Regional Anesthesia Techniques
OHSU IM Residency Site Ultrasound: Resource Page
POCUS 101: Home Page
Society of Hospital Medicine: US Home Page (there is a member cost)
Society of Ultrasound in Medical Education: Comprehensive modules covering basics
SonoInternest: Home Page
SonoMojo: Guide to Bedside Ultrasound
SPOCUS: FOAM-ED POCUS Resource Page
Standford: ECHO Basics
UBC IM POCUS: Home Page
Ultrasound Training Solutions: DIY US Phantom Compilation
University of South Carolina: Anatomy and Physiology (Youtube)