Episode 12 - Point of Care Ultrasound (LIVE at Ohio ACP)

In this episode of Everyday Medicine, hosted by Christopher Chiu, Dr. Paul Shaniuk discusses Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) during the Ohio chapter of the American College of Physicians' Annual Conference. Dr. Shaniuk, a hospitalist at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, explains POCUS, which is performed by clinicians at the bedside for real-time diagnostic interpretation. He describes the evolution and significance of POCUS compared to the traditional stethoscope. The conversation covers practical applications, including assessing dyspneic patients, cardiac evaluation, and volume status assessment, as well as the differences between POCUS and formal ultrasounds. Dr. Shaniuk also talks about how clinicians can obtain training and credentialing in POCUS, the integration of POCUS into daily practice, and the importance of developing robust POCUS programs within medical institutions. 00:00 Introduction to Everyday Medicine 00:37 Introducing Dr. Paul Shaniuk and POCUS 04:04 Practical Uses of POCUS in Hospital Medicine 08:05 POCUS in Outpatient and Primary Care 10:57 Training and Credentialing in POCUS 15:07 Building a POCUS Program 19:54 Final Thoughts and Takeaways 20:45 Closing Remarks

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