Point-of-care Ultrasound
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Using Point of Care Ultrasound to Augment Acquisition of Physical Exam Skills: Veins and Arteries
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2023
Source: Joseph H. Donroe, Rachel Liu; Yale School of Medicine, USA Vascular diseases make up most cases of emergency hospitalization and carry a high mortality risk. Point-of-care ultrasound or POCUS enables accurate diagnosis of these diseases and shortens the time between detection of the cause and selection of appropriate treatment strategies, thus, reducing the patient mortality rate. POCUS offers a safe, low-cost, and less invasive bedside tool for examining arteries and veins, besides its...
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Review of Ultrasound Parameters for Predicting Difficult Airways
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2023
A point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a simple, non-invasive, and portable tool that enables dynamic airway assessment. Several studies have attempted to determine the role of ultrasound parameters as an adjunct to clinical examination in predicting difficult laryngoscopies.
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Using Point of Care Ultrasound to Augment Acquisition of Physical Exam Skills: Organs
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2023
Source: Joseph H. Donroe, Rachel Liu; Yale School of Medicine, USA Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is used by clinicians for diagnosis, ongoing monitoring, and/or procedural guidance at the time of patient care. Many medical schools are now teaching POCUS as a part of their basic clinical skills training, in addition to history, physical exams, and clinical reasoning. Besides being an independent skill, POCUS is also an incredibly useful tool for augmenting the teaching and learning of the...
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Measuring Diaphragm Thickness and Function Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound
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2023
Diaphragm thickness and function can be assessed in healthy individuals and critically ill patients using point-of-care ultrasound. This technique offers an accurate, reproducible, feasible, and well-tolerated method for evaluating diaphragm structure and function.
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Gastric Point of Care Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition and Interpretation
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2023
This protocol introduces two methods for image acquisition in gastric ultrasonography. Additionally, tips are provided for interpreting this information to assist in medical decision-making.
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An ultrasound transducer sends high-frequency sound waves into the body and receives echoes returning from boundaries between tissues. The system converts those echo patterns into real-time images, allowing clinicians to visualize anatomy while examining the patient. Because the image reflects tissue interactions with sound, interpretation connects the displayed structures with the patient’s clinical findings.
Real-time imaging lets clinicians obtain information during assessment rather than waiting for a separate imaging encounter. This supports immediate diagnostic reasoning, rapid triage, and decisions that may change as the patient’s condition changes. The technique therefore adds a dynamic bedside perspective to the physical examination and can complement conventional imaging when immediate information is valuable.
Point-of-care Ultrasound can support assessment of both anatomy and physiology. Clinicians may use the images to examine structures while also considering how the patient’s condition is functioning at that moment. This combination helps connect visible findings with bedside decision-making, including triage and monitoring, rather than limiting the examination to a static anatomical picture.
Ultrasound findings contribute to clinical decisions but are most useful as part of a broader assessment. In medicine, the technique complements physical examination and conventional imaging, helping clinicians integrate immediate bedside observations with other available information. This approach supports interpretation in context instead of treating a real-time image as an isolated result.
A basic examination brings portable ultrasound equipment to the patient, uses a transducer to send sound waves into the body, and captures returning echoes. The system displays those echoes as real-time images for clinical interpretation. The clinician then applies the observed information to the immediate assessment, such as triage, monitoring, or a procedure-related decision.
Clinicians use Point-of-care Ultrasound when immediate bedside information can support assessment or management. Relevant settings include emergency care, critical care, ambulatory practice, and resource-limited environments. Its portability allows the examination to occur where the patient is located, while rapid image availability supports triage, clinical decisions, and monitoring without depending solely on conventional imaging pathways.
The technique can guide procedures by providing bedside visualization during actions such as vascular access or fluid drainage. This gives clinicians immediate imaging information while they perform the intervention, connecting the procedure with the patient’s anatomy. Its role is therefore not limited to diagnosis; it also supports procedural decision-making in settings where portable equipment is available.