Sabath Ernesto
Renal and Metabolism Unit, Hospital General de Querétaro, Queretaro 76180, Mexico.
World J Nephrol. 2024 Mar 25;13(1):90542. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v13.i1.90542.
Point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) has evolved to become the fifth pillar of the conventional physical examination, and use of POCUS protocols have significantly decreased procedure complications and time to diagnose. However, lack of experience in POCUS by preceptors in medical schools and nephrology residency programs are significant barriers to implement a broader use. In rural and low-income areas POCUS may have a transformative effect on health care management.
床旁超声检查(POCUS)已发展成为传统体格检查的第五大支柱,并且使用POCUS方案已显著减少了操作并发症和诊断时间。然而,医学院校的带教老师以及肾脏病住院医师培训项目中缺乏POCUS经验,是更广泛应用该技术的重大障碍。在农村和低收入地区,POCUS可能会对医疗保健管理产生变革性影响。