Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Nov 2001
Comparative StudyDigital hand-held sonography utilised for the focused assessment with sonography for trauma: a pilot study.
To evaluate the accuracy of the focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) exam performed with a digital hand-held ultrasound machine in the emergency evaluation and resuscitation of trauma victims. ⋯ Digital hand-held sonography by clinicians can accurately allow the early performance of FAST exams. This exam may accurately and safely extend the physical senses of the examining physician.