Fall from the Roof

November 18th 2022

A 32-year-old male was brought to the emergency department after he fell from the roof while doing some repair work. An eFAST exam was performed. The image below was obtained in the right upper quadrant. What are the findings? Choose the best answer. A. Free fluid in the pleural […]

A 32-year-old male was brought to the emergency department after he fell from the roof while doing some repair work. An eFAST exam was performed. The image below was obtained in the right upper quadrant.

What are the findings? Choose the best answer.

A. Free fluid in the pleural cavity
B. Free fluid in the Morisons pouch
C. Free fluid in the pleural cavity and in the Morisons pouch

Explanation

The image shows free fluid in the pleural cavity and in the Morisons pouch. For further explanation, please see the article.

References

https://doi.org/10.1002/jum.16027

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