Point-of-care Ultrasound in Obstetric and Gynecological Care: Clinical Utility, Technological Advances, and Emerging Roles for Artificial Intelligence

Global landscape o f diaGnostic UltrasonoGraphyDiagnostic ultrasonography has evolved into an indispensable imaging modality across a wide array of clinical disciplines, owing to its versatility, safety profile, and capacity for realtime visualization of anatomical structures and physiological processes.Its widespread clinical adoption is underpinned by the absence of ionizing radiation, rendering ultrasound particularly advantageous for repeated examinations and for use in sensitive populations, including pregnant individuals, pediatric patients, and critically ill patients requiring bedside assessment. 1 The rapid acquisition and real-time interpretation of ultrasound findings in emergency decision-making contexts enable POCUS to significantly shorten time to diagnosis, enhance triage accuracy, and support early risk stratification in critically ill patients. 1,2By enabling clinicians to rapidly differentiate between competing etiologies of shock, POCUS in the field of obstetrics and gynecology contributes to more precise and efficient allocation of health care resources, including prioritization for surgical intervention, advanced imaging, or intensive care admission. 1,2oreover, the portability and repeatability of ultrasound permit dynamic, serial assessments at the bedside, allowing continuous monitoring of disease progression and response to therapy without exposing patients to ionizing radiation or the logistical constraints associated with conventional imaging modalities.