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#POCUS in #Nephrology: more than just kidney ultrasound | NephroPOCUS.com | Abhilash Koratala, MD (@NephroP on X) | Founding Member, International Alliance for POCUS in Nephrology (IAPN)
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@nephropocus.bsky.social#POCUS has transformative potential in nephrology, but premature expertise without adequate training can undermine care, research, & trust. Competency standards, standardized curricula, faculty development, & staged progression in US training is needed. 🔗 journals.lww.com/kidney360/ci...
Show PostAlthough point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has the potential to revolutionize nephrology, its effectiveness is contingent upon operator proficiency. #ASNKidney360 #Perspective explains that standards, training, and culture must be approached in a supportive manner. kidney.pub/KID1205
Show Post#VExUS lets us see how that high pressure is affecting flow through our major organs. 🩸🌊 Is the kidney "congested" or just the IVC? See the "how-to" and grading below, courtesy of @nephropocus.bsky.social : 🔗 nephropocus.com/2020/12/12/w... #NephMadness #MedTwitter
Show PostWe dove deep into the data for the #NephMadness POCUS Region this year, but let's talk real-world implementation 👴CKD3b 🫁 Septic shock 💧 3 days in, "net even," no edema. On RA 📉 Cr 3.3 ➡️ 4.5. Easy diagnosis of ATN, right? Fluids? Diuretics? Watch and Wait? or #POCUS! 🧵👇
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