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In summary, these first four chapters have briefly covered some of the ultrasound basics. Other textbooks are available that go into more detail regarding ultrasound principles and artifacts, and many courses sponsored by ultrasound companies are available throughout the year to enhance learning. FASTVet.com is an online Global FAST education company. Another resource is the International Veterinary Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound Society's website www.IVPOCUS.org

It is important to be familiar with some of the basic principles, artifacts, and nuances associated with ultrasound as an imaging modality for your busy general practice, emergency room, or critical care unit to minimize misinterpretations. POCUS and FAST ultrasound are truly an “extension of the physical examination” and “the modern stethoscope” (Rozycki et al. 2001; Filly 1988).

So there you have it. Turn on your ultrasound machine, apply your coupling medium, and start scanning. Get POCUS and FAST and better pick your next test, more accurately treat, and better keep alive your patients for gold standard testing and treatment. POCUS and FAST save lives!