Urinary Retention: POCUS Saves a Trip to the ED and Guides Management

A 72-year-old man with urinary retention was diagnosed in seconds using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in a primary care clinic, avoiding an ED visit. This case review highlights how bladder scanning—with or without AI—quickly measures post-void residual volume, guides catheterization decisions, and improves patient outcomes. Includes technique tips, evidence, and cost-savings data.