Volume: 5 | Issue: 1S | Published: Nov 02, 2024 | Pages: S37 - S37 | DOI: 10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709294240

The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency Department


Authors: Sumudu Ruhunage , Mubashir Hamid


Abstract

POCUS has become an invaluable tool in Emergency departments over the last few years. It enables the Emergency Physician to arrive at a most likely diagnosis and start treating the patients within a matter of few minutes which leads to significant improvement in length of hospital stay and reducing morbidity and mortality from complications that can arise from delayed treatment.

Keywords: POCUS



Pubmed Style

Sumudu Ruhunage, Mubashir Hamid. The Effectiveness of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Emergency Department. SJE Med. 2024; 02 (November 2024): S37-S37. doi:10.24911/SJEMed.72-1709294240

Publication History

Received: March 01, 2024

Accepted: March 04, 2024

Published: November 02, 2024


Authors

Sumudu Ruhunage

Emergency Department,Campbelltown Hospital,Campbelltown -NSW Australia 2567

Mubashir Hamid

Emergency Department,Campbelltown Hospital,Campbelltown -NSW Australia 2567