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AbdoPOCUS scanning protocol

AbdoPOCUS pocket card: anatomical overview with the 8 scanning positions and their clinical questions
  1. 1

    Aorta

    • Is there an AAA?
  2. 2

    Gallbladder

    • Are there gallstones?
    • Is there cholecystitis?
  3. 3

    Liver/Morison's pouch

    • Is there free fluid?
  4. 4+5

    Kidneys

    • Is there hydronephrosis?
  5. 6

    Spleen/splenorenal recess

    • Is there free fluid?
  6. 7

    Bladder

    • Is there urinary retention?
    • Is there free fluid?
  7. 8

    Small bowel

    • Is there small bowel obstruction?