Beyond Retention - An Unexpected Bladder Discovery on POCUS

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a valuable tool for evaluating bladder-related complaints such as hematuria, urinary retention, and flank pain. In this episode, a bedside scan performed to rule out retention and renal colic instead uncovered an unexpected bladder mass, prompting expedited CT imaging and follow-up. After this podcast, you will understand how POCUS can identify unexpected findings, accelerate diagnostic workup, and guide timely referral.

If you are a primary care or urgent care provider and are not using POCUS, now is the time to start! It’s a cost-effective tool that improves clinical decision-making, enhances patient experience, and increases efficiency while adding revenue to the practice.

In this episode, we cover:

• How POCUS assists in evaluating hematuria and urinary complaints

• The importance of recognizing abnormal intravesical findings

• How POCUS may expedite cancer diagnosis

• How POCUS can avoid unnecessary CT scans in young patients while ensuring correct imaging in others

• Limitations and next steps when concerning findings appear

You can view the full episode on YouTube at the link here.

At Hello Sono, we are committed to clinical excellence and efficiency. We build high-quality, compliant, and profitable POCUS programs to improve patient care and save overall healthcare costs. Access the POCUS ROI Calculators to see the financial impact of POCUS. Fill out the contact form to speak to an expert.

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