This practical webinar introduces veterinarians to the clinical value of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in dogs and cats, with a strong focus on its application in the emergency setting. We begin with a brief overview of the main indications for POCUS, essential equipment, and commonly encountered artifacts — including how to recognize and minimize them.
The session then moves into a structured, hands-on oriented approach to abdominal POCUS, followed by thoracic and lung ultrasound. Cardiac POCUS is also addressed, highlighting how focused echocardiographic assessment can support rapid clinical decision-making. The webinar concludes with a short discussion of additional emergency room indications where POCUS can provide immediate, actionable information.
By the end of this session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how POCUS can be integrated into daily clinical practice and how this fast, non-invasive technique can significantly enhance bedside assessment in critically ill patients. This webinar emphasizes why POCUS is an essential skill for every veterinarian — and particularly for those working in emergency and critical care settings.
