Convenient point-of-care imaging to support clinical assessment

Bedside ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows a healthcare practitioner to obtain real-time images at the point of care as part of a clinical assessment.

It may be used to assist with the assessment and monitoring of selected conditions, depending on the clinical situation and the practitioner’s scope of practice.

During the scan, ultrasound gel is applied to the area being examined and a handheld probe is gently moved over the skin to produce real-time images. Bedside ultrasound may complement your clinical examination but does not necessarily replace a formal diagnostic ultrasound when one is required.