Prevalence, documentation, and communication of incidental findings in focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) examinations

As the focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) examination becomes increasingly ubiquitous in the emergency department (ED), a parallel increase in incidental findings can also be expected. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence, documentation, and communication of incidental findings on emergency physician-performed FAST examinations. Retrospective review at two academic EDs. Adult trauma patients undergoing FAST...