Journal of Urgent Care Medicine

Abstracts in Urgent Care – September 2026

Web-Based Pediatric Point-of-Care Ultrasound Cases Take Home Point: Implementation of a web-based point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) educational intervention resulted in improved learning outcomes and favorable participant evaluations among clinicians working in resource-limited settings. Citation: Ricci A, Lindsay D, Schwanfelder C, et al. Web-Based Deliberate Practice of Pediatric Point-of-Care Ultrasound Cases in Resource-Limited Settings: A Multicenter Implementation and Effectiveness Study. J Ultrasound Med. 2025;44(7):1231-1244. doi:10.1002/jum.16679 Relevance: POCUS is an increasingly valuable tool in clinical practice, providing rapid …

Evaluation of Headaches in Urgent Care Part 1: Emergent Headaches

Urgent message: Identifying potentially life-threatening or emergent causes of headaches can be challenging in urgent care. Emergent headaches are the focus of the first of a two-part series, aimed at aiding practitioners in appropriate evaluation and management. JACQUALINE DANCY, PA-C, MPAS Introduction The presentation of headaches in the urgent care setting often elicits some healthy angst. Differentiating between potentially life-threatening headaches and more benign varieties can be challenging, especially when the signs and symptoms are …

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