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POCUS was abnormal in 82% of diaphragmatic, 73% of lung, and 11% of cardiac ultrasounds. Twenty-three percent of POCUS studies were requested to answer a specific clinical question, 56% for follow-up information, and 21% for baseline evaluation.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Lung, diaphragmatic, and cardiac ultrasound were the most prevalent POCUS studies requested in a postacute care hospital. 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