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EASy FAST

Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

EASy FAST adapts the traditional FAST exam with the EASy approach, incorporating hepatorenal, splenorenal, pericardial, and pelvic views for rapid detection of free fluid in trauma patients.

Assessment Views

1

Hepatorenal (Morrison's Pouch)

Right flank assessment for free fluid between the liver and right kidney. The most sensitive location for detecting hemoperitoneum in the supine patient.

Key Findings

  • Free fluid (anechoic stripe)
  • Liver-kidney interface
  • Right pleural effusion
  • Liver parenchyma
2

Splenorenal

Left flank assessment for free fluid between the spleen and left kidney. Often requires more posterior probe positioning.

Key Findings

  • Free fluid around spleen
  • Spleen-kidney interface
  • Left pleural effusion
  • Splenic pathology
3

Pericardial (Subcostal)

Same subcostal 4-chamber view as EASy MAP. Assess for pericardial effusion and tamponade physiology.

Key Findings

  • Pericardial effusion
  • Cardiac tamponade signs
  • Global cardiac function
4

Suprapubic / Pelvis

Assessment of the pelvis for free fluid in the rectovesical pouch (males) or pouch of Douglas (females).

Key Findings

  • Pelvic free fluid
  • Bladder distension
  • Dependent fluid collection

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