Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Evaluation with Sonography in Shock (ACES)

Authors: Paul Atkinson, James A Connolly, Robert D Jarman, John P Sloan, John Wright / Editors: Nishant Cherian, Emma Everitt / Codes: / Published: 28/02/2024

This learning session covers ACES scans which can provide crucial information in undifferentiated shocked patients.

Learning objectives

After completing this session, you will be able to:

• Explain the indications for an ACES scan
• Know which probes to use and how to adjust the machine
• Describe how to position the patient
• Demonstrate the key views
• Appreciate the clinical application of the findings
• Evaluate when repeat, or alternative imaging is required

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