The Role of POCUS in Community and Home Care

Luo Yang; Tan Hui Juan Jennifer,; Lee Shaowen Joshua; Tan Kok Heng Adrian

The Singapore Family Physician

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The Role of POCUS in Community and Home Care

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Author(s):

Luo Yang
Tan Hui Juan Jennifer,
Lee Shaowen Joshua
Tan Kok Heng Adrian

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 51 No 4 - Ageing with Vitality

Page(s):

45 - 48

Publication date:

23 June 2025

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Due to its portability and accessibility, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has significant potential for application in community and home care settings. We conducted a literature review on the use of POCUS in these settings, highlighting its role in screening, diagnosis, therapeutic monitoring, and assistance with bedside procedures. Key applications include assessing fluid status, monitoring cardiac failure, confirming nasogastric tube placement, and facilitating paracentesis in patients with ascites.