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Point-of-Care Kidney Ultrasonography in Pediatric Nephrology: Current Evidence and Clinical Relevance
Mahboube Bahroudi1, Ali Asadifar1, Mastaneh Moghtaderi1
1Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease Research Center, Gene, Cell & Tissue Research Institute, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, tums.ac.ir.
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Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has revolutionized pediatric healthcare by offering immediate, bedside diagnostic capabilities that enhance clinical decision-making and patient management. This comprehensive review examines the impact and necessity of POCUS in assessing renal conditions in children. By synthesizing current literature, clinical applications, diagnostic accuracy, and patient outcomes associated with POCUS, this paper highlights its essential role in pediatric nephrology. Additionally, the integration of POCUS into clinical practice, requisite training protocols, and future technological advancements are discussed. The review concludes that POCUS is an indispensable tool in pediatric kidney assessment, improving diagnostic precision, reducing the need for more invasive procedures, and enhancing overall patient outcomes.
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