Video clip WB52 showing the DH view with the caudal vena cava (CVC) and its expected “bounce” of 50% (change

Video clip WB34 showing Pericardial Effusion at the Right Pericardial TFAST view.  The FASTVet tenet is to always image toward

Video clip WB49 showing the Trick of the (FASTVet) Trade using the One-eyed Gator by placing the rib head in the

Video clip WB71 showing a classic positive for free intra-abdominal fluid at the HR view.  Note the black triangulation in

The canine splenic mass and non-traumatic hemoabdomen caused by a ruptured splenic mass are common clinical presentations to both emergency

“Sasha” is a 12 year old F/S DSH who was referred for a 2 week history of inappetance and weight loss. 

The use of the AFAST®-TFAST® DH (Diaphragmatico-Hepatic) view should be part of all veterinary ultrasound training, a conclusion drawn from a recent

All sonographers performing TFAST® should focus on learning the Big 3 – described in this FASTvet Blog.  See the FASTVet Video

  Fig. 1:  The classic starting point and depth at the AFAST®-TFAST® Diaphragmatico-Hepatic (DH)H view. Note the thin white (hyperechoic)