THE CLINICAL IMPACTS OF INTEGRATING POCUS INTO MEDICAL PRACTICE IN EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594882426098

• Palavras-chave: POCUS; Medical Emergency; Agility.

• Keywords: POCUS; Medical Emergency; Agility.

• Abstract:

  This study explores the growing importance of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in contemporary medical practice. The method allows healthcare professionals to perform imaging exams quickly and efficiently, directly at the point of patient care, without the need to travel to an imaging center. This is an integrative review that analyzed previous scientific articles from the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Virtual Health Library databases, after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 16 articles were obtained. The article also discusses the challenges related to using POCUS, such as the need for specific training for professionals and ensuring the quality of the images. However, the authors argue that the implementation of appropriate training programs and the use of state-of-the-art equipment can minimize these obstacles. Its ability to provide accurate, real-time diagnostic information is transforming the way healthcare professionals care for patients, improving the quality of care, reducing costs and contributing to patient safety.