The ability for you to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT) quickly and effectively can be beneficial, even lifesaving, for your patients. Blood tests can identify those at risk for this condition, but ultrasound (DVT ultrasound) is typically used to help identify the actual presence of a blood clot in a vein. DVT symptoms can include:… Continue reading Using Handheld Ultrasound to Diagnose DVT
The use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) at the bedside has provided solid clinical benefits, according to the head of a program that has trained internal medicine residents and faculty in its use for more than 10 years. The handheld ultrasound device is an important piece of a toolkit that enables clinicians to excel… Continue reading Point Of Care Ultrasound Emerging As A Key Technology In Internal Medicine Education
Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) face a barrage of choices in selecting new medical technology, whether in the form of information technology, digital health capabilities or medical devices. One of the newer diagnostic options that practices are now considering is handheld ultrasound (HHUS) technology. This wave of medical technology is being heralded as a way to… Continue reading Determining if Handheld Ultrasound is Right for Your Practice
