Observational Study Suggests Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Emergency Department May Result in Care Delays and Increased In-hospital Mortality

Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Emergency Department on Care Processes and Outcomes in Critically Ill Nontraumatic Patients – Critical Care Explorations (free) (via @f_g_zampieri)

Related Commentary on Twitter

“POCUS use prior to interventions appears to be associated with care delays and increased in-hospital mortality compared to critically ill patients with no #POCUS.” https://t.co/vpqxMHzoXy

— Society of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (SPOCUS) (@POCUS_Society) July 1, 2019