Tactical POCUS Training

The Tactical FAST Exam (tac-FAST) is a ultrasound protocol to aid in the management of multi-trauma patients by identifying and prioritizing life-threatening injuries. The tac-FAST is integrated into the secondary survey after hemorrhage and immediate life threatening airway and circulation conditions have been treated. The tac-FAST utilizes a single transducer for diagnosis (the cardiac phased array transducer) of abdominal, thoracic, and cardiac injuries. The linear transducer is utilized primarily for procedures: venous access, arterial access, and nerve blocks.

Tactical Educational Links:

POCUS in a Tactical Environment     Tactical FAST     Cardiac Windows

Ocular US Tactical     Needle Guidance     Nerveblock

 

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REBOA ULTRASOUND-BASED DECISION ALGORITHM

 

 REBOA BALLOON LOCATION USING ULTRASOUND 

 

SOTUS Course

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The Special Ops Tactical Ultrasound (SOTUS) course is a ultrasound protocol to aid in the management of multi-trauma patients by identifying and prioritizing life-threatening injuries. The tac-FAST is integrated into the secondary survey after hemorrhage and immediate life threatening airway and circulation conditions have been treated. The tac-FAST utilizes a single transducer for diagnosis (the cardiac phased array transducer) of abdominal, thoracic, and cardiac injuries. The linear transducer is utilized primarily for procedures: venous access, arterial access, and nerve blocks.

Written TestHands-On Test

Course Information

Itinerary  Helpful Info  Things to do in Augusta         

Course Powerpoints

Introduction and OrientationFast ExamCardiac Windows and IVCPutting it into Clinical ContextThoracic UltrasoundObstetric EvaluationICP and Ocular UltrasoundSuperficial Ultrasound ApplicationsUltrasound Needle Guidance for ProceduresPutting it all together - Tac-Fast

Ultrasound Resources

Clinical Ultrasound Ebook