Nosocomial and Healthcare Associated Infections

Bedside ultrasound evaluation is a simple diagnostic method for infections and can be performed by clinicians promptly at the

bedside, using simple equipment and without irradiation. The discovery of the foci using ultrasound often enables prompt

antimicrobial therapy and even early ultrasound-guided procedure, facilitating earlier microbiology confirmation. These procedures

are made safer using ultrasound by the clinician. Future challenges for an infectious diseases specialist include training and gaining

experience about the appropriate use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).