Current Pediatric Research

Integrating point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) into pediatric emergency medicine

4^th International Congress on Pediatrics and Neonatology
June 09-10, 2025 | Webinar

Rachel Lin

National University Hospital, Singapore

Scientific Tracks Abstracts : Curr Pediatr Res

Abstract:

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool in pediatric emergency departments. Rachel Lin from Singapore presents practical insights on integrating POCUS for real-time diagnosis and management of common pediatric emergencies such as pneumonia, intussusception, appendicitis, and pericardial effusion. The session will highlight training protocols, equipment considerations, and how to interpret sonographic findings in pediatric patients with subtle clinical signs. Lin will share case based evidence and discuss the utility of POCUS in reducing time to diagnosis, improving procedural safety (e.g., in line placements and abscess drainage), and enhancing clinical confidence. This session is aimed at general paediatricians, emergency physicians, and trainees interested in mastering bedside ultrasound for pediatric care.

Biography:

Rachel Lin is a pediatric emergency medicine consultant at the National University Hospital, Singapore. She completed her MD at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and fellowship in pediatric emergency care in Toronto, Canada. She is an early adopter of POCUS in Southeast Asia and leads regional workshops on pediatric ultrasonography. Lin also contributes to research in diagnostic accuracy in resource-limited settings.

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