Utility of extended FAST in blunt chest trauma: is it the time to be used in the ATLS algorithm?
EFAST can be used as an efficient triaging tool in BCT patients to rule out pneumothorax. Based on our analysis, we would recommend EFAST as an adjunct in ATLS algorithm.
Recent 8-year results of emergency surgical intervention for AAD showed satisfactory early and late mortality. However, it is still very hard to rescue patients requiring preoperative CPR.