Dr. Jose Diaz-Gomez is an accomplished cardiac anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas. He has served as the section chief for cardiothoracic, circulatory support, and transplantation critical care with the Baylor College of Medicine since 2019. One of Dr. Jose Diaz-Gomez’ areas of professional interest is point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

A significant movement in the medical field, point-of-care testing has proven an effective way to increase patient convenience and boost diagnostic speed, dramatically improving outcomes for people with serious illnesses. True to its name, this movement involves performing critical evaluative measures, such as testing and scanning, at the bedside of patients.

Point-of-care ultrasound is an ultrasound examination at the site of patient care and the portable equipment that makes these examinations possible. POCUS has been helpful in expanding and expediting care in hospitals, remote villages, and ambulances. POCUS has helped medical professionals swiftly and accurately identify and address a broad spectrum of medical conditions.