Point-of-Care Ultrasonography

Point-of-Care Ultrasonography (POCUS) is a medical imaging tool that allows trained healthcare providers to use ultrasound during a patient’s examination. Using a small handheld device, ultrasound images can be viewed in real time to help evaluate certain symptoms, assess specific areas of the body, and support clinical decision-making.

POCUS can provide valuable information at the time of a patient’s visit and may help providers better understand what could be causing certain symptoms. Because the examination is performed at the point of care, findings can be considered together with the patient’s medical history, physical examination, and other clinical information. When additional evaluation is needed, patients may be referred for comprehensive diagnostic imaging or specialty care.

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Services Include:

Focused Clinical Evaluation

Ultrasound assessment performed as part of a patient’s clinical examination

Real-time imaging to help evaluate specific symptoms or clinical concerns

Findings interpreted together with the patient’s medical history and physical examination

Referral for additional diagnostic testing or specialty care when appropriate

Heart and Lung Assessment

Evaluation of certain aspects of heart function

Assessment for fluid around the heart

Evaluation of the lungs for certain abnormalities or fluid

Assessment of symptoms such as shortness of breath when clinically appropriate

Abdominal and Urinary Assessment

Evaluation of the gallbladder for certain abnormalities

Assessment of the kidneys and bladder

Evaluation for urinary retention

Assessment for certain causes of abdominal discomfort or other symptoms

Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Assessment

Evaluation of certain muscles, tendons, joints, and other soft tissues

Assessment of localized swelling or fluid collections

Evaluation of certain soft tissue abnormalities

Additional Point-of-Care Applications

Assessment for fluid in certain areas of the body

Evaluation of blood vessels for certain clinical concerns

Ultrasound guidance for certain procedures when appropriate

Follow-up assessment to help monitor changes in certain conditions

Coordinated Follow-Up Care

Discussion of ultrasound findings as part of the overall clinical evaluation

Recommendations for additional testing when needed

Referral for formal diagnostic imaging or specialist evaluation when appropriate

Coordination with the patient’s primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team

Our Point-of-Care Ultrasonography Team

Mohit Jindal, MD | Specialty: Internal Medicine – Hospital Medicine