ArticleTomography (Ann Arbor, Mich.)2022
The "Black Pattern", a Simplified Ultrasound Approach to Non-Traumatic Abdominal Emergencies.
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Abstract
backgroundA key issue in abdominal US is the assessment of fluid, which is usually anechoic, thus appearing "black". Our approach focuses on searching for fluid in non-traumatic patients, providing a new, simplified method for point-of-care US (POCUS).
objectiveFluid assessment is based on a three-step analysis that we can thus summarize. 1. Look for black where it should not be. This means searching for effusions or collections. 2. Check if black is too much. This means evaluating anatomical landmarks where fluid should normally be present but may be abnormally abundant. 3. Look for black that is not clearly black. This means evaluating fluid aspects, whether wholly anechoic or not (suggesting heterogeneous or corpusculated fluid). DISCUSSION: Using this simple method focused on US fluid presence and appearance should help clinicians to make a timely diagnosis. Although our simplified, systematic algorithm of POCUS may identify abnormalities; this usually entails a second-level imaging. An accurate knowledge of the physio-pathological and anatomical ultrasound bases remains essential in applying this algorithm.
conclusionThe black pattern approach in non -traumatic emergencies may be applied to a broad spectrum of abnormalities. It may represent a valuable aid for emergency physicians, especially if inexperienced, involved in a variety of non-traumatic scenarios. It may also be a simple and effective teaching aid for US beginners.
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