Mahboube Bahroudi, Ali Asadifar, Mastaneh Moghtaderi
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Abstract
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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International Journal of Nephrology is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of kidney diseases and associated disorders. The journal welcomes submissions related to cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology, pathology, pathophysiology of renal disease and progression, clinical nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation.
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