Clin Exp Emerg Med.  2023 Dec;10(4):363-381. 10.15441/ceem.23.101.

Role of point-of-care ultrasound in critical care and emergency medicine: update and future perspective

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
  • 2Department of Emergency Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
  • 3Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Seongnam Citizens Medical Center, Seongnam, Korea
  • 4Department of Emergency Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • 5Department of Emergency Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
  • 6Department of Emergency Medicine, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
  • 7Department of Emergency Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
  • 8Department of Emergency Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu, Korea
  • 9Department of Emergency Medicine, VHS Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
  • 10Department of Emergency Medicine, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea
  • 11Department of Emergency Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • 12Department of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
  • 13Department of Emergency Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
  • 14Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Dong-A University Hospital, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
  • 15Department of Emergency Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a rapidly developing technology that has the potential to revolutionize emergency and critical care medicine. The use of POCUS can improve patient care by providing real-time clinical information. However, appropriate usage and proper training are crucial to ensure patient safety and reliability. This article discusses the various applications of POCUS in emergency and critical care medicine, the importance of training and education, and the future of POCUS in medicine.

Keyword

Point-of-care systems; Ultrasonography; Emergencies; Critical care; Pediatrics
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