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The Emergency Medicine eFAST Examination

Learn the eFAST examination to detect hemopericardium, hemoperitoneum, and pneumothorax using focused ultrasound windows and clinical applications. The easiest way to learn and master the eFAST examination!
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7 lessons

Topics cover pulmonary contusion, lung sliding,

130+ quiz questions

Test your knowledge with our
pre-tests and exams.

2.5 video hours

Watch 2.5 hours of video content and clinical case discussions.

Earn 6 CME

Reflect on our prompts
to earn CME credits.
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Master the eFAST Exam

Using the IAIM method, you’ll master each phase of the scan from start to finish. By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

Indications

List the clinical indications for performing the eFAST examination.

Acquisition

  • Select correct transducer
  • Discuss scanning preparations
  • Demonstrate the eFAST examination
  • Identify key normal sonographic findings 

Interpretation

  • Identify hemoperitoneum
  • Identify hemopericardium
  • Identify hemothorax
  • Identify pneumothorax
  • Discuss sonographic mimics of hemoperitoneum, hemopericardium, and pneumothorax
  • Discuss eFAST examination pitfalls

Medical Decision-Making

Discuss role of the eFAST examination in the management of the patient with blunt/penetrating chest or abdominal trauma.

What's Inside the Course

Meet Your Instructors

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Dr. Bob Jones

DO, FACEP

Years of POCUS Experience

Residency POCUS programs founded

Articles and chapters written
Dr. Jones is an emergency physician with over 30 years of POCUS experience, currently teaching at Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio.

He founded multiple residency POCUS programs, created the Ohio ACEP ultrasound course, and served as ACEP Ultrasound Section Chair.

Dr. Jones lectures worldwide, has written numerous POCUS articles and chapters, co-chairs system-wide POCUS at MetroHealth, and leads the living anatomy/ultrasound program for pre-clerkship students.

Learning from Dr. Jones means you’ll gain practical, cutting-edge expertise from one of the field’s true pioneers.
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Cristin Mount

 MD, MACP, FCCM

trained intensivist and associate professor

committee member and faculty

in resource-limited and austere environments
Dr. Mount is a POCUS-fellowship trained intensivist in Tacoma, Washington, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University.

She honed her expertise in education and curriculum development as core faculty for Madigan Army Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Residency and as ICU Clinical Education Director.

After retiring from the US Army in 2023, she joined the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Ultrasound Course Committee and now teaches their Adult Ultrasound Course. Her special interest lies in leveraging POCUS in resource-limited and austere environments.

With Dr. Mount's insights, you'll gain real-world insights and advanced critical care skills that'll elevate your POCUS practice.

Join POCUS Focused today and master
Emergency Medicine eFAST Examination!