Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is a diagnostic imaging technique often used at the bedside in a variety of settings including emergency care, cardiology, intensive care, anesthesiology and obstetrics among others. Alongside the rapid evolution of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms in the health informatics space, “intelligent” POCUS systems are concurrently transforming. From guiding novice trainees to automating clinical calculations, these algorithms are making ultrasound faster, more accurate, and more accessible…
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