Comprehensive residency-based point-of-care ultrasound training program increases ultrasound utilization in the emergency department

摘要

Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) isan imaging technique performed by health care providersat the bedside, focusing on the patient'schief complaints,and interpreted in combinationwith clinicalmanifestations. POCUS isessentialin thecrowded and fast-paced emergency department (ED)and isableto assistemergencymedicine(EM) physicians in expediting prompt initial diagnosis,accurate decision-making,and improving patientsatisfaction.