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Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is increasingly used for bedside patient assessment and invasive procedures despite a paucity of robust evidence for some applications.
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Point-of-care ultrasound is increasingly used across specialties for clinical evaluation and procedural guidance, though robust evidence for some applications is lacking and proper training is essential.
Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is an examination often performed at the bedside that can assist in patient assessment and answer focused questions. It is increasingly used by a number of specialties to aid invasive procedures and for clinical evaluation, with the ultimate aim of improving patient management. Although there is a paucity of robust evidence supporting some applications, it is gaining popularity and has been termed the ‘new stethoscope’. Good clinical governance arrangements, especially with regard to training and competency, are key to this modality developing further and safely.
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Main et al. (2010) reported a review. Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) was evaluated. Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is increasingly used for bedside patient assessment and invasive procedures despite a paucity of robust evidence for some applications.
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