Applications of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Neonates and Children—A Paradigm Shift
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Neonatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 November 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hemodynamics; pulmonary hypertension; hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy; critical congenital heart defects; point of care ultrasound resuscitation
Interests: pulseless electrical activity (PEA); extremely low‐birth‐weight infant; point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS); human milk–based fortifier; resuscitation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are very excited to launch this Special Issue on “Applications of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Neonates and Children—A Paradigm Shift” of Children with a clear objective, to create a robust body of knowledge that underscores the pivotal role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in enhancing the quality of patient care in neonates and children.
Background: In the last decade, the use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound has increased rapidly in neonates and children. It is now being recognized as an invaluable tool to improve clinical decision-making and enhance the safety of the procedures. In neonate and pediatric intensive care units, where timely and accurate diagnoses are critical to improve outcomes, Point-of-Care Ultrasound offers a non-invasive, real-time diagnostic tool and guides procedures.
Aims and scope of special issue: This Special Issue seeks to explore the multifaceted applications, especially on the applications of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in neonates and children. The primary objective is to gather evidence in recent advances in the field of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in neonates and children through original research, scoping reviews, systematic reviews and expert opinions. We aim to highlight the recent advancements, cutting-edge research, best practices and future directions of Point-of-Care Ultrasound use in neonates and children.
The following subtopics are encouraged, but not limited to:
- Clinical Applications of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Neonatal Intensive Care Units/pediatric intensive care units
- Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in neonatal and pediatric emergencies
- Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Early Timely Diagnosis and Targeted Specific Interventions
- Training and Competency in Neonatal Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- Technological Advancements and Innovations in Neonatal Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Procedural Guidance
- Scoping reviews and systematic reviews on Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Prof. Dr. Yogen Singh
Dr. Belinda Chan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- point-of-care ultrasound
- cardiac point-of-care ultrasound
- lung ultrasound
- neonate
- children
- clinical applications
- neonatal emergencies
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