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We will refer to these studies as complete detailed abdominal ultrasound” and “complete detailed echocardiography.” “Diagnostic” is a term that can be more universally applied as both a POCUS (or Focused) and FAST examination are potentially diagnostic, for example for ascites, pleural and pericardial effusion, calcaneus tendon rupture, skull fracture, a splenic mass, gallbladder mucocele, to name a few.

Figure 1.1. The premise of FAST ultrasound – anechoic triangulations are abnormal and represent free cavitary fluid. The nonradiologist can be readily trained to recognize anechoic (black) triangulations within cavities and spaces, which are abnormal in adult patients. The “Flash” exam answers a simple binary question of whether fluid is present or absent, whereas the AFAST provides more information through fluid scoring and its target organ approach, TFAST through echo views and volume status, and Vet BLUE through a regional, pattern‐based approach. Courtesy of Dr Gregory Lisciandro, Hill Country Veterinary Specialists and FASTVet.com, Spicewood, TX.