Positive LUQ on FAST Exam - Rupture Spleen POCUS ...

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Positive LUQ on FAST Exam - Rupture Spleen



POCUS pearl: the splenorenal ligament tethers the spleen and L kidney close; free fluid, as in this ruptured spleen, can preferentially go the diaphragm first. Must see diaphragm in both UQ for a complete FAST...but especially important in LUQ.



- Dr. David Mackenzie @mackendc



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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