FATE is an acronym for “Focus Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography”
FATE is the original focused echo protocol for all physicians – practiced since 1989
FATE is easily and quickly learned and can be applied in all clinical scenarios – e.g. pre-, intra-, and postoperatively, intensive care medicine, emergencies, and resuscitation
FATE can be performed with the patient in the sitting position
The FATE card (see figure) also encompasses quick guidance in the interpretation of the echocardiographic findings and their application in the clinical context
FATE can be performed in all locations: OR, ICU, emergency room, pre-hospital, ambulance, in-flight, patient’s home – there are no limitations