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 Be able to perform the AFAST views and apply its fluid scoring system.

 Be able to recognize basic abnormalities of the AFAST target organs in each of its views.

 Know how to assign an AFS during AFAST.

 Be able to recognize sonographic striation of the gallbladder wall, referred to as the “halo effect” or “double rim effect” or “halo sign,” that can be present in both dogs and cats from different causes.

 Be able to recognize retroperitoneal free fluid and distinguish it from intraabdominal fluid.

 Know common artifacts at each AFAST view.

 Know the major pitfalls at each AFAST view.

 Know how to do a focused (POCUS) spleen examination and its importance following the completion of AFAST and after assigning an AFS.

 Understand why best practice would be to add on the Global FAST approach for all AFAST and POCUS exams (abdomen, thorax, eye, brain, musculoskeletal, etc.) to make sure that forms of peritonitis and pleuritis, presence of bleeding, and cardiac and pulmonary conditions are not being missed.