Abdomen including Morrison’s pouch

Abdomen including Morrisons pouch

Probe position: A detailed review of how to perform a FAST scan is available in the RCEM Learning Session FAST Scan. You should obtain RUQ, LUQ and pelvic views for the RUSH protocol assessment, looking for free fluid in the peritoneal or pleural cavities, or B lines which suggest pulmonary oedema.

Bilateral apical Lung views

Probe position: The apical region of each hemithorax with the probe marker pointing towards the patients head. You should visualise two rib spaces and the pleura between them.

Learning bite

If time allows, the linear array probe will give better resolution when assessing the lung fields.