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Trauma Surgery Glossary
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open book fracture
Professional
Technical
IVT
Unstable pelvic ring injury with anterior separation resembling an opened book when viewed on X-ray.
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eFAST
Professional
Technical
IVT
Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma that includes lung examination for pneumothorax detection.
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FAST exam
Intermediate
Technical
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Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma, an ultrasound protocol to detect free fluid in trauma patients.
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