CompletedNot Applicable

A Study to Improve the FAST Ultrasound Exam

United States182 participantsStarted 2017-01

Plain-language summary

This research study aims to improve the standard exam called Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST). The FAST exam is an ultrasound test used to identify an abdominal bleed. The study will see if having patients roll on their right side improves the FAST exam. Making the FAST exam better can help trauma doctors save the lives of patients with bleeding.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All trauma patients who present as a Trauma Activation with clinical history or physical signs of blunt abdominal trauma. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant females * Prisoners * Patients with prohibitive right sided chest trauma * Patients in extremis undergoing salvage maneuvers (chest compressions or emergent surgical intervention) which prevents performance of an ultrasound examination * Patient who leave against medical advice or are otherwise removed from the medical system before their work up has been completed

What they're measuring

Number of Subjects Screening Positive for Blood Around the Abdominal Organs (Hemoperitoneum) After Trauma, as Assessed by Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma (FAST), a Rapid Bedside Ultrasound Examination.

Timeframe: 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02991521

SponsorThe Guthrie Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06

Results submitted2023-03-24

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