Webinar:
POCUS, Not Just for Obstetrics
May 21, 2025 | 12:00pm ET
HIV remains a significant public health issue in Africa, with a considerable impact on morbidity and mortality. The intersection of HIV with other infections, such as tuberculosis (TB), necessitates a multifaceted approach to patient management. POCUS stands out as a critical tool in this landscape, offering rapid, bedside diagnostic capabilities that are particularly advantageous in settings with limited access to comprehensive radiological services.
Learning objectives:
- Identify the common HIV-related complications that can be assessed using POCUS, such as opportunistic infections, organomegaly, and fluid status.
- Describe how the FASH protocol is specifically applied in diagnosing extrapulmonary TB and other HIV-associated pathologies.
- Understand the scanning techniques used for assessing pleural effusions, pericardial effusions, and abdominal complications.
