Test characteristics of point-of-care ultrasonography in patients with acute kidney injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute kidney injury is a common disorder that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Point-of-care ultrasonography (PoCUS) is an imaging modality performed at the bedside and is used to assess for obstructive causes of acute kidney injury. Little is known about the test characteristics of PoCUS in patients with acute kidney injury.

Objective

Our primary objective was to describe the test characteristics of PoCUS for the detection of hydronephrosis in patients presenting with acute kidney injury at our centre. Our secondary objective was to describe the current rate of use of PoCUS for this indication.

Results

In total, 7873 patients were identified between June 1, 2019 and April 30, 2021, with 4611 meeting inclusion criteria. Of these, 94 p

SUBMITTER: Gaudreau-Simard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10884383 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature