A 33-year-old athlete came in with a swollen axilla. Was it an abscess needing I&D—or just cellulitis? With POCUS, the provider quickly ruled out a drainable collection and avoided an unnecessary procedure.

This case shows how POCUS can improve accuracy, reduce risk, and guide smart decisions in primary care.

A routine primary care visit for vague abdominal pain turned into a life-saving intervention when point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) identified a 6.4 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The timely diagnosis led to immediate referral for CT and vascular surgery, potentially preventing a fatal rupture and avoiding the significant costs of emergent care. This case highlights how integrating POCUS into outpatient settings can dramatically improve patient outcomes while reducing downstream healthcare costs.

Hello Sono is proud to partner with the Southern Medical Association (SMA) to offer exclusive point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) benefits to SMA members. Learn more about this exciting collaboration and how POCUS can transform your practice!