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Not All Lumps Need a Scalpel: The Power of Soft Tissue Ultrasound
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.
Real-Time Screening for AAA: POCUS Helps Bridge the Preventive Care Gap
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.
Will AI Ease the Adoption of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Urgent Care?
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 Partners with Southern Medical Association to Bring Exclusive POCUS Benefits to Members
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!
Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Case of Pneumonia
This blog dives into how point-of-care ultrasound can save the day in primary care by confirming the diagnosis of pneumonia. With real-time imaging, you can skip the wait, confirm the diagnosis, and get patients treated on the spot!
First Steps with POCUS: High-Yield Applications that Every Primary Care and Urgent Care Provider Should Know
Learn about the “low-hanging fruit” point-of-care ultrasound POCUS applications for a novice user in primary care and urgent care settings. We dive into indications and use cases where POCUS can make a difference!
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