Urinary Retention: How POCUS Helped This Patient Skip the ER

In this episode of the "Southern Medicine Podcast", Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, and Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP explore how a quick bladder scan can streamline care, reduce costs, and improve patient comfort as they discuss a case in which a patient with BPH presented to his PCP with progressive urinary hesitancy and suprapubic pain. Using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), his provider identified a significant post-void residual volume and managed his condition on-site, saving him a trip to the emergency department. 

Dr. Tatiana Havryliuk is an emergency physician and founder of Hello Sono. With 15 years of experience using POCUS in diverse settings, from urban EDs to Everest Base Camp, she is dedicated to extending its benefits to more patients. With Hello Sono, she and her team support practices in building compliant, high-quality, and profitable POCUS programs through tailored education and implementation.