EFAST (2022)
Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Point-of-Care Ultrasound, or POCUS, brings portable ultrasound technology directly to the patient's bedside. It provides real-time visualization of anatomical structures, aiding clinicians in making immediate assessments and informed treatment decisions.
POCUS is versatile, supporting a wide range of clinical applications from assessing trauma injuries to guiding procedures like vascular access and nerve blocks. Its portability reduces the need for patient transport and enables quick interventions in emergency situations. With no ionizing radiation involved, POCUS offers a safer imaging alternative, particularly for vulnerable populations. Ultimately, POCUS enhances patient care by delivering timely diagnostics and improving clinical outcomes.
Join the AIUM's POCUS community by getting started here. We also invite you to explore our education, training guidelines, practice parameters, official statements, and case challenges for members below.
Education
Available until Oct 23, 2027
Bridging Basic Science and Clinical Medicine With Data-driven Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Imaging
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Aug 27, 2027
How Intestinal Ultrasound is Revolutionizing Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care in the United States
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Jul 22, 2027
Clinical Integration of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Jul 7, 2027
High-Frequency Ultrasound in Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Jun 16, 2027
POCUS in PT: An Introduction to Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diagnostic Ultrasound, Part 2
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Feb 7, 2027
Prevention and Remediation of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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On-Demand Lectures
Available until Nov 7, 2026
Ultrasound of the Hand and Wrist: What the Surgeon Wants to Know
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Sep 24, 2026
POCUS in PT: An Introduction to Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diagnostic Ultrasound, Part 1
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Jul 18, 2026
Sonographic Evaluation: Turf Toe and Bifurcate Ligament Injuries
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until May 10, 2026
Shear Wave Elastography for Clinical Decision Making
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On-Demand Webinars
Available until Mar 8, 2026
Intestinal Ultrasound: Point-of-Care, Non-Invasive Disease Activity Monitoring to Modify the Natural History of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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On-Demand Webinars
Training Guidelines
View More »- Training Guidelines for Physicians Who Perform and/or Interpret Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
- Training Guideline for Licensed Medical Providers Including Advanced Clinical Providers (PAs, NPs, CNMs/CMs), DPTs, and DCs Performing and/or Interpreting Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
- Training Guidelines for Licensed Medical Providers Who Perform and Interpret Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Practice Parameters
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Case Challenges
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Journal Articles
Check out the latest articles focused on the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound.
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