False about eFAST
Extended focused assessmentwith sonar for trauma (eFAST) is becoming the mostcommon investigation. The technique uses sonar assessmentin the chest, looking for a cardiac tamponade or free bloodand air in the hemithorax on each side, and assessment forblood in the abdominal cavity, in the paracolic gutters,subdiaphragmaticspaces and pelvis.Detects free fluid in the abdomen or pericardiumWill not reliably detect less than 100 mL of free bloodDoes not directly identify injury to hollow viscusCannot reliably exclude injury in penetrating traumaMay need repeating or supplementing with other investigationsIs unreliable for assessment of the retro-peritoneumBailey and love 27e pg: 372
Detects free fluid in the abdomen or pericardium
Will not reliably detect less than 100 mL of free blood
Can reliably exclude injury in penetrating trauma
Unreliable for assessment of the retroperitoneum
Trauma