Anesthesiologists have been leaders in the use of point-of-care (POC) ultrasound for intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and to guide vascular access and regional anesthesia procedures. Recently, anesthesiologists have taken a leadership role in implementing the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model, created by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to provide a team-based system of coordinated care that guides the patient throughout the entire surgical experience. POC ultrasound is a versatile technology with a wide range of evidence-based applications to help anesthesiologists achieve the goals of the PSH model, which aims to use proven best practices to improve the safety and quality of care, outcomes and patient satisfaction, while reducing costs, length of stay (LOS), complications and readmissions.

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