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Conclusions: The use of AI has been adopted in many facets of our lives, underwent a two–hour training session regarding use of the device, con-
and peer–review is a logical application of this technology to aid in ducted by a FRCSC staff radiologist who is cross–appointed to both urol-
scientific progress. We present a novel process for development of an AI ogy and radiology departments. The trainees used POCUS whenever they
engine allowing automation of the peer–review process. thought it appropriate for patient management. Formal imaging or review
with a radiologist was always performed following the use of POCUS.
UP–2.2 Results: POCUS was used in a variety of settings. Assessment of patients
for: hydronephrosis, genital inflammatory conditions, and gross hematuria
Point–of–care ultrasonography for urologists: A feasibility were performed. POCUS has proven useful for insertion of suprapubic
assessment catheters. It has also been useful for trainees to assess for non–urological
Kate Anderson , Jesse Ory , Christopher Pringle , David Bell 1 concerns in their inpatients, such as a pleural effusion and post–surgical
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1 Urology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada; Diagnostic hematoma evaluation.
Radiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada Conclusions: POCUS is a useful tool for urologists in an assortment of set-
Introduction: Portable ultrasound (US) devices are used by many spe- tings. The introduction of pocket–sized devices has allowed this tool to be
cialties, but there is a paucity of data regarding bedside US use in the used at the bedside in the evaluation of the urological patient. As its use
urological setting. Many urological issues are accurately diagnosed using becomes more widespread, it may save healthcare costs associated with
formal US imaging, so it follows that point–of–care US (POCUS) may be a formal diagnostic imaging studies. We propose further research correlating
valuable modality. We propose that POCUS is a fast, low–risk, affordable bedside US and formal imaging. As well, we propose that urology residency
tool that should be added to urologists’ armamentarium. An assessment programs consider including basic US training, as POCUS will no doubt
of the feasibility of POCUS for use by urology trainees was conducted play an increasing role in urologists’ initial evaluation of their patients.
at a single centre.
Methods: The Urology Department at our institution purchased two GE
VScan with DualProbe POCUS devices. The residents (PGY 1 through 5)

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