Indications Bedside ultrasonography has many uses, including Abdominal aortic aneurysm evaluation Abscess identification and location for incision and drainage Arthrocentesis Biliary pathology, including cholelithiasis and cholecystitis Cardiac evaluation for pericardial effusion, cardiac output, right heart strain, and valve abnormalities Deep venous thrombosis evaluation Foreign body identification and removal Fracture identification Hypotension evaluation with RUSH (Rapid Ultrasound for Shock and Hypotension) Nerve blocks Ocular evaluation for foreign body, lens dislocation, vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment Paracentesis, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis Pregnancy to verify intrauterine pregnancy, gestational age determination Vascular access both central and peripheral Suprapubic catheterization Trauma with E-FAST (Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma) Contraindications None Complications Ultrasonography is a noninvasive procedure, thus procedural complications are unlikely.