Jeremy J. Webb; Chad Mosby; John Stadnyk; Michael Jones – In recent years, the development of hand-held devices have intrigued POCUS enthusiasts due to improved affordability, portability, and ease of use. They also provide extra functionality for image storage and transmission for remote provider-to-provider communication and review. Due to these capabilities, portable ultrasound has found its use expanded to pre-hospital, wilderness, and austere settings, where cart-based machines and other imaging modalities are not an option.
Article Tags: Technology in Education
Obstetric-Focused POCUS Training for Medical Students
Koral Cohen; Jennifer Kidd; Emily Schill; Agata Kantorowska; Wendy Kinzler; Martin Chavez – Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is rapidly expanding throughout the United States. Due to its ability to quickly and accurately diagnose and guide therapy for critical conditions, POCUS is becoming routine in many specialties, with established guidelines in fields such as emergency medicine and critical care.