Virtual: 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)
VMX Virtual
Scheduled - Virtual
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.
Program
Live Streaming: Best of the Best: Repeat Sessions - Veterinarians
CE Credit
1
Primary Discipline
Small Animal
Learning Level
Intermediate
On-Demand
Converts to On-Demand
Manuscript
Manuscript Available in Proceedings
RACE Credit Type
Medical

