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The Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Renal Replacement Therapy

Rogerio Passos
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Uri Adrian Prync Flato
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Paula Rodrigues Sanches
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Carolina Pellegrino
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Ricardo Cordioli
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Bruno Caldin Silva
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Felipe Galdino
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Dalton Souza Barros
,
Fernanda Oliveira Coelho
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Bruno Bravim
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Thiago Correa
Version 1 : Received: 19 January 2024 / Approved: 19 January 2024 / Online: 19 January 2024 (14:46:28 CET)

How to cite: Passos, R.; Flato, U.A.P.; Sanches, P.R.; Pellegrino, C.; Cordioli, R.; Silva, B.C.; Galdino, F.; Barros, D.S.; Coelho, F.O.; Bravim, B.; Correa, T. The Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Renal Replacement Therapy. Preprints 2024, 2024011481. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1481.v1 Passos, R.; Flato, U.A.P.; Sanches, P.R.; Pellegrino, C.; Cordioli, R.; Silva, B.C.; Galdino, F.; Barros, D.S.; Coelho, F.O.; Bravim, B.; Correa, T. The Utility of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Critically Ill Patients Undergoing Renal Replacement Therapy. Preprints 2024, 2024011481. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1481.v1

Abstract

Keywords: renal replacement therapy. Point-of-Care Ultrasound; intensive care; acute kidney injury; nephrologist.Point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) is gaining heightened significance in critical care settings as it allows for quick decision making at the bedside. While computerized to-mography is still considered the standard imaging modality for many diseases, the risks and delays associated with transferring a critically ill patient out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have prompted physicians to explore alternative tools. Ultrasound guidance has increased safety of invasive procedures in the ICU, such as the placement of vascular catheters and drainage of collections. Ultrasonography is now seen as an extension of the clinical examination, providing quick answers for rapidly deteriorating patients in the ICU. The field of nephrology is increasingly acknowledging the value of diagnostic Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS). By employing multi-organ POCUS, nephrologists can address specific queries arising during the diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute kidney injury. This approach aids in ruling out hydronephrosis and offering immediate information on hemodynamics, thereby consolidating patient data and facilitating the development of personalized treatment strategies.

Keywords

renal replacement therapy; Point-of-Care Ultrasound; intensive care; acute kidney injury

Subject

Medicine and Pharmacology, Other

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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