Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a transformative tool for evaluating urinary retention in primary care. After this podcast, you will understand how POCUS helps differentiate urinary symptoms, measure post-void residual bladder volume, and guide safe and timely catheter placement. If you are a primary care or an 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, patient experience, and efficiency while bringing additional revenue to the practice. In this episode, we cover: • How POCUS identifies acute urinary retention in real time • How to calculate bladder volume using ultrasound • The role of AI in bladder scanning • When and how to perform a post-void scan • How POCUS helps avoid unnecessary ED visits and catheterizations

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can dramatically shift diagnosis and management in primary care—especially for patients with urinary symptoms and flank pain. In this podcast, we walk through a case where POCUS revealed moderate hydronephrosis and changed the plan from outpatient antibiotics to urgent ED referral for an obstructing infected stone. If you’re a primary or urgent care provider, incorporating POCUS into your workflow can help you catch high-risk cases sooner, avoid delays, and elevate the quality of care.

POCUS is transforming bedside care, but successful adoption requires more than enthusiasm. It needs a clear strategy focused on compliance, credentialing, and quality assurance. Read on to learn more.

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