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How To Do Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage (DPL)
Indications
Contraindications
Complications
Equipment
Additional Considerations
Positioning
Relevant Anatomy
Step-by-Step Description of Procedure
Prepare the patient
Access the peritoneal cavity
Do the peritoneal lavage
Aftercare
Warnings and Common Errors
Tips and Tricks
References
How To Do E-FAST Examination
Indications
Contraindications
Complications
Equipment
Additional Considerations
Positioning
Relevant Anatomy
Step-by-Step Description of Procedure
Pericardial view (cardiac)
Perihepatic view (right upper quadrant)
Perisplenic view (left upper quadrant)
Pelvic view (suprapubic)
Thoracic view
Warnings and Common Errors
Tips and Tricks
How To Do Ultrasonography
Indications
Contraindications
Complications
Equipment
Step-by-Step Description of Procedure
Choose a probe
Operate the ultrasound console
Maneuver the probe do ultrasound imaging
Warnings and Common Errors
Tips and Tricks