Repeat: TFAST for the Accurate Detection of Pericardial and Pleural Effusion

Repeat: TFAST for the Accurate Detection of Pericardial and Pleural Effusion

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:15 AM to 11:05 AM · 50 min. (America/New_York)
OCCC South
S210 B
Emergency and Critical Care

Information

This presentation will cover the TFAST Rules and Principles for the accurate detection of pericardial and pleural effusion that are important to prevent mistaking heart chambers for either and thus preventing the potentially catastrophic mistake of performing centesis on a heart chamber. Common causes and integrating Global FAST findings will also be discussed.
VMX Virtual Availability
This session is available On-Demand as part of the VMX Virtual Event
Program
Best of the Best: Repeat Sessions - Veterinarians
CE Credit
1
Primary Discipline
Small Animal
Learning Level
Intermediate
One Day Access
Wednesday
Manuscript
Manuscript Available in Proceedings
RACE Credit Type
Medical