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.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the future of healthcare, its integration with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is opening new possibilities in urgent care. From guiding probe placement to assisting with image interpretation, AI is making ultrasound more accessible, consistent, and confidence-building—especially for new learners and busy clinicians. This article, originally published in Urgent Caring, explores how AI is being used in real-world urgent care settings and what it means for the future of bedside diagnostics.

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!

Dr. Tatiana Havryliuk, founder of Hello Sono, discusses how Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) empowers clinicians to make immediate, informed decisions at the bedside, enhancing patient care across various settings. She emphasizes the importance of proper training and implementation to maximize POCUS's benefits.