Largely historical significance
Supplanted by FAST and CT
Can be done at bedside, but is invasive
Historical gold standard for evaluation of intra-peritoneal bleed in abdominal trauma
Supplanted by FAST and CT
Can be done at bedside, but is invasive
Historical gold standard for evaluation of intra-peritoneal bleed in abdominal trauma
Fluid aspirated from peritoneal cavity for analysis
Fluid instilled into peritoneal cavity, then drained for analysis
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage
Theraputic peritoneal lavage
Acute abdominal series
Whole bowel irrigation
FAST exam
Gastric lavage
Bladder lavage
EFAST exam