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Open Access 14-03-2024 | Lung Ultrasound | Regional Anesthesia (P Kukreja, Section Editor)

Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Regional Anesthesiologist

Authors: Sivasenthil Arumugam, Sree Kolli, Katrina Brakoniecki, Prit Anand Singh, Promil Kukreja, Hari Kalagara

Published in: Current Anesthesiology Reports

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Application of ultrasound in clinical anesthesia practice extends beyond regional anesthesia. In this review, we have discussed other point-of-care applications of ultrasound in perioperative care and anesthetic management with emphasis on regional anesthesia practice.

Recent Findings

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for anesthesiologists has gained widespread interest and popularity. Recent literature has highlighted multiple perioperative POCUS applications on various organ systems and their benefits. In this section, we have analyzed the recent available data and evidence for perioperative POCUS for airway, gastric contents and trauma, its applications, benefits, and limitations in perioperative medicine.

Summary

Perioperative POCUS skill is a natural extension of ultrasound guided regional anesthesia. Utilizing POCUS in the perioperative period would accelerate the level of appropriate care, safety, and improve outcomes. More anesthesiologists embracing POCUS would enhance patient care in a timely fashion. POCUS in regional anesthesia practice, including ambulatory centers, can be valuable in avoiding delay or cancellation of surgeries and improving patient satisfaction.
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Metadata
Title
Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) for the Regional Anesthesiologist
Authors
Sivasenthil Arumugam
Sree Kolli
Katrina Brakoniecki
Prit Anand Singh
Promil Kukreja
Hari Kalagara
Publication date
14-03-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Anesthesiology Reports
Electronic ISSN: 2167-6275
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-024-00622-3