In modern perioperative medicine, rapid decision-making and precision-guided interventions are essential. Increasingly, anesthesiologists are adopting point-of-care ultrasounds to promote patient safety and efficiency at the bedside. Dr. Divesh Arora, Director & Head, Aesthesia & OT Services, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences brings over 24 years of experience in perioperative care, with a strong focus on regional anesthesia, acute pain management, and patient safety.
Dr. Arora is using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for more than 15 Years in regional anesthesia, and over time its role in his practice has expanded to include vascular access, airway assessment, lung ultrasound, focused cardiac evaluation, and perioperative decision-making. Today, POCUS is an indispensable bedside tool that supports efficient and informed clinical decisions.
He added, unlike conventional imaging methods, ultrasound offers real-time, dynamic, and radiation-free visualization directly at the point of care. This enables clinicians to quickly diagnose conditions, guide procedures safely, and reassess patients instantly, which is critical in high-acuity environments like the operating room and intensive care unit.
In his daily practice, Dr. Arora relies on the Sonosite ZX point-of-care ultrasound system for multiple applications including regional anesthesia, vascular access, lung and cardiac ultrasound, gastric assessment, airway evaluation, and perioperative hemodynamic monitoring. Its easy mobility and high-quality imaging allow seamless use across operating rooms, ICUs, and emergency settings.
One notable case involved a postoperative patient who developed sudden respiratory distress after a PCNL procedure. A rapid bedside lung ultrasound performed by Dr. Arora revealed signs of pneumothorax, allowing the clinical team to intervene immediately without waiting for conventional imaging. Such real-time insights highlight the powerful role of POCUS in encouraging patient safety and supporting efficient clinical decision-making.
Beyond patient care, Dr. Arora actively contributes to ultrasound education through lectures, workshops, masterclasses, and fellowship training. His vision includes building structured ultrasound education programs, strengthening faculty training, and promoting standardized POCUS protocols in perioperative care.
As point-of-care ultrasound continues to transform bedside diagnostics and procedural safety, clinicians like Dr. Arora are helping drive its integration into everyday perioperative practice, shaping a future of fast, safe, and responsive patient care.