POCUS in Military Medicine: Applications, Challenges, and the Future of Combat Casualty Care-COL Cristin Mount, MD, and LTC(P) Scott Grogan, DO

<p style="font-weight:400;">Episode Summary:</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">In this episode of WarDocs, we dive into the world of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in military medicine with Army COL Cristin Mount, MD, and LTC(P) Scott Grogan, DO. We discuss the various applications of POCUS in hospital and battlefield settings, as well as training opportunities and its role in graduate education, credentialing, and certification. We explore the practical applications of POCUS in trauma and disease non-battle injuries and its role in evacuation decision-making. Additionally, we examine the challenges surrounding POCUS privileges and the future of POCUS in combat casualty care, focusing on telehealth and artificial intelligence integration. Join us as we delve into the impact of POCUS on patient-provider relationships and the potential for further improvement in military medicine.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Chapters:</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:00:00) - Point of Care Ultrasound</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:12:28) - Ultrasound Use in Military Medicine</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:25:44) - Privileging for Point of Care Ultrasound</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:31:20) - Ultrasound for Military Careers</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:43:52) - Reimagining Patient-Provider Interactions</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Chapter Summaries:</p> <p style="font-weight:400;"> </p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:00:00) - Point of Care Ultrasound (12 Minutes)</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">In this episode of WarDocs, we explore the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) in military medicine with Army COL Cristin Mount, MD, and LTC(P) Scott Grogan, DO. They discuss the various applications of POCUS in both hospital and battlefield settings, as well as training opportunities and its role in graduate education, credentialing, and certification. The conversation highlights how POCUS can improve care at