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News posts/items related to point-of-care-ultrasound

April 1, 2025

“POCUS at the Bedside: Rapidly Differentiating CHF from COPD Exacerbations” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

In this episode, Dr. Tatiana Havryliuk and Randy Glick examine how POCUS can help primary care providers differentiate between CHF and COPD exacerbations in real-time.

March 10, 2025

Did You Know? POCUS Can Help Detect Increased Intracranial Pressure

POCUS is a valuable addition to the primary care provider's toolkit for evaluating headaches. In cases where idiopathic intracranial hypertension or increased ICP is suspected, ocular POCUS provides a fast, reliable method to assess ONSD and guide the next steps.

February 28, 2025

“The Ins and Outs of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for DVT Evaluation in Primary Care” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

POCUS is a transformative tool for diagnosing DVT in primary care. After this podcast, during which Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, and Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP discuss this important element of care, you will understand the benefits of POCUS for DVT rule-out, basic techniques, and strategies to mitigate liability.

February 25, 2025

“Pneumonia Diagnosis at the Bedside” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

In this episode, Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, and Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP, dive into a real-life case where a primary care doctor used POCUS to diagnose pneumonia in a patient with a cough, leading to quick and effective treatment.

February 13, 2025

A New Physician Member Benefit is Available: Exclusive Access to POCUS Solutions

SMA is pleased to offer our physician members an exciting new benefit—exclusive access POCUS solutions through SMA's partnership with Hello Sono.

February 8, 2025

POCUS in Primary Care: A Game-Changer for Differentiating CHF from COPD Exacerbations

Distinguishing between CHF and COPD exacerbations can be challenging in the primary care setting, as both conditions present with similar symptoms: dyspnea and wheezing. Traditional diagnostic tools may not always be readily available or conclusive. POCUS has emerged as a highly sensitive and cost-effective tool to aid in this differentiation.

January 13, 2025

A 57-Year-Old Woman with Calf Pain: The Role of POCUS in Primary Care

This case highlights how POCUS simplifies DVT evaluation, especially when traditional imaging or lab tests are not immediately available.

December 13, 2024

“Point of Care Ultrasound in Primary Care: Time to Get on Board” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

This episode of the Southern Medicine podcast explores the growing role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in primary care. Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, and Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP, discuss practical applications, challenges in implementation, and tips for providers looking to adopt POCUS in their practice.

December 2, 2024

Beyond the Stethoscope: Why Point-of-Care Ultrasound is a Game-Changer for Primary Care

This case highlights how POCUS can revolutionize diagnostics in primary care settings, providing real-time, actionable insights at the bedside.

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