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Point-of-care ultrasound in nephrology
Qandeel H Soomro1, Richard Amerling2
1Nephrology Division, Department of Medicine, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension
|December 17, 2020
Summary
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) offers significant benefits in nephrology, aiding daily clinical decisions for conditions like acute kidney injury and heart failure. Its widespread adoption is supported by positive physician experiences and ongoing outcome trials.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Medical Imaging
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Background:
- The proliferation of portable, handheld ultrasound devices has expanded the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
- Nephrology practice can benefit from integrating POCUS for timely clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the nephrology-centric applications of POCUS.
- To highlight how POCUS can be integrated into daily practice for impactful clinical decisions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of articles on POCUS applications in various nephrology settings.
- Focus on POCUS use in dialysis units, ED, offices, and ICUs.
Main Results:
- POCUS is valuable for assessing volume status, access issues, stones, and obstruction.
- It aids in managing patients with acute kidney injury (AKI), shock, and heart failure.
- Physician experiences with POCUS in nephrology are highly positive.
Conclusions:
- POCUS is a valuable addition to the nephrologist's diagnostic tools.
- Ongoing trials are evaluating POCUS's impact on patient outcomes.
- The utility of POCUS in nephrology is well-established and growing.
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