POCUS - FAST | eFAST Exam

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POCUS FAST | eFAST Fundamentals

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POCUS FAST | eFAST  Fundamentals 

A clear, confidence-building starter for new and cross-training clinicians learning trauma ultrasound.

Build a rock-solid foundation in how the FAST and eFAST exams work, and learn exactly how to turn basic ultrasound skills into life-saving diagnostic images. In plain language with practical, repeatable techniques, this course walks you through every FAST and eFAST window—what to scan, where to place the probe, what normal looks like, and how to recognize critical trauma findings the moment they appear.

Perfect for students, new grads, EMS, nurses, and clinicians cross-training into POCUS, this course focuses on real-world scanning, clear checklists, and high-yield pearls you can apply on day one in the ED, ICU, clinic, or prehospital setting.

You’ll learn to:

  • Perform each FAST and eFAST window with confidence (RUQ, LUQ, Pelvis, Cardiac, Thoracic)

  • Identify free fluid, pneumothorax, hemothorax, and pericardial effusion

  • Optimize trauma imaging—mastering depth, gain, focus, and scanning angle

  • Recognize normal vs. abnormal patterns, artifacts, and misleading findings

  • Apply trauma physiology to ultrasound results for rapid decision-making

  • Integrate eFAST into clinical workflows and resuscitation algorithms

Ideal for: Students, new sonographers, POCUS users, EMS, nurses, APPs, and clinicians cross-training into trauma ultrasound.
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What's Inside

    1. eFAST vs. FAST

    2. Overview of Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma

    3. Anatomy & Physiology

    1. Transducer Selection

    2. Ultrasound System Settings

    3. Image Acquisition Techniques

    1. Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) — Morrison’s Pouch

    2. Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ)

    3. Suprapubic/Pelvic View

    4. Subxiphoid Pericardial View

    5. Bilateral Thoracic Views

    1. Normal Sonographic Findings

    2. Abnormal Sonographic Findings

    3. Ultrasound Artifacts

    1. Patterns That Indicate Traumatic Injury

    2. Identifying Cardiac Tamponade

    3. Recognizing Tension Pneumothorax

    4. Distinguishing Thoracic vs Abdominal Fluid

    1. Algorithmic Use of eFAST

    2. Integrating Clinical Findings

    3. Pitfalls & Limitations - When eFAST is Non-Diagnostic

    4. Documentation & Reporting

About this course

  • $99.97
  • 25 lessons
  • 1 year access

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The cardiac POCUS training is a game changer. I understand cardiac hemodynamics and how to get the views now. ”

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Small groups, expert instructors, and tons of probe time. They didn’t just show us where to place the probe—they explained why images look the way they do and how to fix them fast.”

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I appreciated that this wasn’t just lecture after lecture. We scanned, reviewed images, adjusted technique, and scanned again. That repetition made the difference.”

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I left with confidence, structure, and a clear understanding of how to integrate POCUS into my daily practice. One of the most valuable courses I’ve taken.”

Earl Barns, MD - Internal Medicine

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The focus on real clinical workflow made a huge difference. I was scanning on my next shift using the same protocols we learned in class. No fluff—just what actually works at the bedside.”

Andrea Russo - ICU Nurse Practitioner

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I didn’t realize how many small adjustments I was missing until I got hands-on feedback. The instructors helped me fine-tune my technique in minutes. That alone made the course worth it.”

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Instead of second-guessing myself, I now have a clear approach to POCUS exams. The checklists, protocols, and live scanning made everything stick.”

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Clear teaching, plenty of probe time, and instructors who truly want you to succeed. I walked away with skills I could use immediately—not just slides or notes.”

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