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March 17, 2025American Journal of Kidney DiseasesOpen Access

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Nephrology: Enthusiasm Alone Won’t Suffice; Training Is Key

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Key result

Expanding POCUS applications in nephrology require rigorous training and standardized competency to prevent patient harm.

Why the study?

POCUS is expanding beyond procedural guidance into broader diagnostic applications in nephrology, but improper or untrained use poses risks of patient harm and diagnostic errors.

Design

Narrative review

Authors

AKAbhilash KoratalaMontefiore Medical CenterAKAmir KazoryHeart Failure / Cardiomyopathy

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Overview

Requires standardized POCUS training before broader nephrology adoption to avert harm; leaves open optimal certification pathways and prospective validation.

Structured PICO

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Exposure
Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) in nephrology

Successful integration of POCUS in nephrology requires rigorous training and standardized competency requirements to ensure safe and effective application.

Cite This Study

Koratala et al. (2025) conducted a review in Nephrology. Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) was evaluated. Point-of-care ultrasonography in nephrology is expanding for broader diagnostic applications, requiring rigorous training and standardized competency requirements to prevent patient harm.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5ddf7d646f15684ebc32e2https://doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2025.01.018
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