[Optimized management of polytraumatized patients by prehospital ultrasound].

Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the practicability and the benefit of focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST) on scene.

Methods: Prehospital ultrasound was performed on 61 patients being suspicious for abdominal trauma. Free fluid in the Koller's and Morison's pouch, pelvis and pleural space was investigated.