The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department
Authors:
Dr Sumudu Ruhunage,
Dr Mubashir Hamid
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) has rapidly evolved into an essential diagnostic tool within Emergency Departments (EDs) in recent years. This review highlights the pivotal role of POCUS in facilitating prompt diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment by Emergency Physicians, leading to notable improvements in patient outcomes. By enabling rapid assessment and aiding in the formulation of a most likely diagnosis within minutes, POCUS contributes significantly to reducing the length of hospital stays and mitigating the morbidity and mortality associated with complications arising from delayed treatment. This abstract underscores the indispensable nature of POCUS in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency healthcare delivery, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
Keywords: POCUS.
Authors
Correspondence to:
Dr Mubashir Hamid, Emergency Department ,Campbelltown Hospital,Campbelltown -NSW Australia 2567 Mubashir.hamid@health.nsw.gov.au
Publication history:
Received 01 Mar 2024
Accepted 04 Mar 2024
Published online 26 May 2024
Ruhunage DS, Hamid DM. The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department. SJEMed. 2024; 5(Supplement 1): S60-S60. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage DS, Hamid DM. The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department. https://sjemed.com/?mno=192777 [Access: January 14, 2025]. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage DS, Hamid DM. The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department. SJEMed. 2024; 5(Supplement 1): S60-S60. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage DS, Hamid DM. The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department. SJEMed. (2024), [cited January 14, 2025]; 5(Supplement 1): S60-S60. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage, D. S. & Hamid, . D. M. (2024) The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department. SJEMed, 5 (Supplement 1), S60-S60. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage, Dr Sumudu, and Dr Mubashir Hamid. 2024. The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 5 (Supplement 1), S60-S60. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage, Dr Sumudu, and Dr Mubashir Hamid. "The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 5 (2024), S60-S60. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage, Dr Sumudu, and Dr Mubashir Hamid. "The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department." Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine 5.Supplement 1 (2024), S60-S60. Print. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991
Ruhunage, D. S. & Hamid, . D. M. (2024) The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound in Emergency Department. Saudi Journal of Emergency Medicine, 5 (Supplement 1), S60-S60. doi:
10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709332991