Figures
Figure 1. Limited transthoracic echocardiography, parasternal longaxis
view, showing normal right and left ventricular morphology and
function. LV stands for left ventricle; RV: right ventricle; LA: left atrium.
Figure 2. Limited transthoracic echocardiography, parasternal shortaxis
view, showing mild pericardial effusion with normal right and left
ventricular morphology and function. LV stands for left ventricle; RV:
right ventricle
Figure 3. FAST exam, hepo-renal view, showing free fluid in Morison’s
pouch.
Figure 4. FAST exam, peri-splenic view, showing abundant free fluid
around the spleen.
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