Utilization of Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Outpatient and Home Settings / 日本プライマリ・ケア連合学会誌

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a physical examination was performed using a pocket-sized ultrasound device (pocket echo) for internal medicine outpatients at general hospitals and home care patients. The combination of lectures and hands-on learning was required for technical understanding. Securing time during the consultation was not difficult by determining the protocol and examining for abnormal findings at the specified sites. Cost reduction is desired in order for one pocket echo device to be available for each practitioner.