ReviewAustralasian journal of ultrasound in medicine2019
Point-of-care ultrasound in obstetrics.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 89 citations in OpenAlex.
- Shaping ultrasound in midwifery: towards an evidence-based training framework for enhanced prenatal care.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Pooled it
- Evaluation of antenatal Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) training: a systematic review.Medical education online · 2022Pooled it
- Physicians' attitudes and perceived diagnostic confidence in point-of-care ultrasound in gynecology and obstetrics (GO-POCUS): a prospective single-center implementation study with structured training.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
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- Cost and cost-effectiveness analysis of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in obstetrics: a systematic review protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Impact of emergency point-of-care ultrasound on time to diagnosis and treatment amongst patients with ectopic pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of medical science : AMS · 2025Review
- Global survey on point-of-care ultrasound (pocus) use in child surgery.Pediatric surgery international · 2024Article
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- Antenatal ultrasound needs-analysis survey of Australian rural/remote healthcare clinicians: recommendations for improved service quality and access.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Evaluation of antenatal point-of-care ultrasound training workshops for rural/remote healthcare clinicians: a prospective single cohort study.BMC medical education · 2022Article
- The Utility of Maternal Point of Care Ultrasound on Labor and Delivery Wards.Journal of cardiovascular development and disease · 2022Article
- Advancing, strengthening and reshaping obstetric critical care with Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2021Article
- Training the Obstetrician on Point-of-care Ultrasound Assessment for Emergencies in Maternal Care.Journal of emergencies, trauma, and shockArticle
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Point-of-care ultrasound, or PoCUS, where imaging is undertaken at the bedside, clinic or emergency department (ED) by the clinician overseeing treatment, is a rapid form of assessment that may be undertaken alongside or as an alternative to traditional, formal ultrasound performed by a radiology service. PoCUS reduces the time to diagnosis, thus allowing lifesaving treatment to be initiated. This is particularly relevant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN), where delayed diagnosis of pregnancy complications is often fatal or highly debilitating to the mother or fetus. The literature suggests that PoCUS is particularly useful in areas that are inadequately resourced, as it is relatively cheap and accessible. High-quality training is essential to ensure that the staff performing the scans are adequately qualified to deliver the service. Clinicians who perform PoCUS in their practice should be aware of the appropriate indications, as well as when to refer for formal imaging.
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