Table 3

Changes in management

POCUS planOutcomeReason
SurgeryERCPRUS identified CBD stone
ERCPSurgeryBilirubin elevated; RUS showed normal CBD
ERCPSurgeryPOCUS did not identify CBD; RUS showed it was normal
SurgeryMRCPBilirubin rose during admission; No choledocholithiasis on MRCP
SurgeryERCPBilirubin rose during admission, Intraoperative Cholangiogram attempted, postop ERCP normal
SurgeryDC homeRUS similar to POCUS; dx changed to Gastroesophogeal reflux disease clinically
SurgeryDC homePatient had resolution of symptoms and declined surgery
SurgeryDC homeRUS similar to POCUS; after a normal HIDA scan, diagnosis changed
SurgeryERCPRUS showed dilated CBD; ERCP showed no stone
AntibioticsSurgeryBilirubin normalized during admission