Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Growth, Promise, and Pitfalls of POCUSPoint of Care Ultrasound News BriefClinical procedural use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is expanding rapidly. Currently, expectations are for point of care ultrasound equipment sales to double every 7 to 8 years. The broader equipment base, and rapid adoption, have often outstripped insurance and Medicare reimbursement, as well as certification and appropriate use. … Read More
Rescuing Bedside Medicine
Rescuing Bedside Medicine: The Fundamental Unit of Care Isn’t High TechBedside Medicine is under siege from a glut of new technology and limited patient interaction time. While medical practice has changed remarkably during the lifetime of most of today’s physicians, the fundamental unit of care has not. It is bedside medicine, specifically the clinical transaction – the interaction between doctor … Read More
POCUS, Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A New Paradigm in Clinical Medicine
POCUS, Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A New Paradigm in Clinical MedicineIf you haven’t heard about POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound) by now you must have been stranded on a deserted island, but if you’re just now back home and starting to get your wits about you, it’s time to get your knowledge base up to speed on this important technology. POCUS is revolutionizing the … Read More