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Published on: 11/4/2025
Which urgent care centers offer ultrasound imaging?
Some urgent care centers offer ultrasound imaging, which helps doctors see inside the body to quickly decide on treatment. However, there are some important things to consider. See below to understand more.
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Explanation
Urgent care centers are increasingly using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to help with quick decisions about treatment.
What is POCUS?
- POCUS is a small, portable ultrasound machine that lets doctors see inside the body.
- It helps in finding out what might be wrong with a patient right away.
Why Use POCUS?
- It is fast and can be done right at the patient's bedside.
- It helps doctors make quick decisions, especially in emergencies.
Where is POCUS Used?
- Not all urgent care centers have POCUS, but more are starting to use it.
- It is very useful in places where there are not many resources or in emergency situations.
In summary, while not all urgent care centers have ultrasound, many are starting to use it to help doctors see inside the body quickly and decide on the best treatment.
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- Frasure SE, Treat R, Dow J, Dearing E, Dominguez L, Drake A, et al. (2023). An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Introduction of Point- .... Cureus, 37077608.
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