Nurses can use portable ultrasound machines for various applications, such as: - Vascular Access: Assisting in the placement of intravenous lines and catheters by visualizing veins. - Bladder Scanning: Assessing bladder volume to aid in the management of urinary conditions. - Emergency Care: Performing focused assessments with sonography for trauma (FAST) exams to identify internal bleeding or other injuries. - Cardiac Assessment: Conducting echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. - Obstetric Scans: Monitoring fetal development in prenatal care.
