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Sensitivities, specificities, positive and negative probability values, and positive and negative likelihood ratios for POCUS when compared to departmental sonography.
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Point of care ultrasound scanning (POCUS) is safe and effective in positively identifying lower limb DVT in emergency departments globally. In the UK, the requisite knowledge and skills are integrated into the FAMUS and FUSIC curricula. Five FAMUS practitioners of varying experience performed 3-point compression POCUS on medical ambulatory and inpa...
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... 34 There have been a number of similar studies since showing comparable results. 35,36 Whilst there is clear potential to reduce the time taken from presentation to diagnosis -and perhaps reduce the demand on sonography services -clear evidence in this regard is lacking. Specifically, there is no data to assess the validity of using POCUS as a rule out protocol in patients presenting de novo with suspected DVT, and this is an area which certainly warrants further research. ...
Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) represents an exciting tool for current and future acute care practitioners. POCUS has come a long way in a short space of time and its widespread implementation may well be one of the biggest changes seen in acute medicine across the next decade. This narrative review explores the increasing evidence base for the accuracy of POCUS use in various acute scenarios, whilst also addressing current gaps in the evidence and areas for potential future POCUS development.
Purpose of review:
Application of ultrasound in clinical anesthesia practice extends beyond regional anesthesia. In this review, we have discussed other point of care applications of ultrasound in perioperative care and anesthetic management with special emphasis on ambulatory practice.
Recent findings:
Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) for anesthesiologists has gained widespread interest and popularity. Recent literature has highlighted multiple perioperative POCUS applications on various organ systems and its benefits. We have analyzed the recent available data and evidence for perioperative POCUS, its benefits and limitations in perioperative medicine.
Summary:
Perioperative POCUS skill is a natural extension of ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. Utilizing POCUS in the perioperative period would accelerate the level of appropriate care, safety and improve outcomes in ambulatory centers. More anesthesiologists embracing POCUS would enhance patient care in a timely fashion at the ambulatory centers. POCUS in ambulatory practice can be valuable in avoiding delay or cancellation of surgeries and improving patient satisfaction.
