Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming urgent care by improving diagnostic accuracy, expediting decision-making, and enhancing patient care. This session will explore key POCUS applications in urgent care, covering indications, image acquisition, and pathology. Attendees will also gain insight into training pathways, billing considerations, and the financial impact of POCUS.
Learning Objectives 1. Identify the benefits of POCUS in urgent care and the challenges it addresses. 2. Describe key indications and scanning techniques for DVT, ocular, musculoskeletal, and respiratory applications. 3. Recognize common ultrasound findings for urgent care-relevant pathology. 4. Understand POCUS training requirements, billing considerations, and financial impact.
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