Utility of Nephrologist-Performed Point of Care Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Hyponatremia

Authors

  • Mahmud Saqib Division of Nephrology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
  • Gregory Capelli Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
  • Abhilash Koratala Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24908/pocus.v7iKidney.15339

Keywords:

VExUS, POCUS, venous Doppler, point of care ultrasound, hyponatremia

Abstract

Point of care ultrasonography can be a valuable adjunct to conventional physical examination in patients with hyponatremia that aids in clinical decision making. It can address the shortcomings of traditional volume status assessment such as the inherent low sensitivity of ‘classic’ signs such as lower extremity edema. Herein, we present a case of a 35-year-old woman where discrepant clinical findings led to confusion in the accurate assessment of volume status but addition of point of care ultrasonography helped to guide the therapy.

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2022-02-01

How to Cite

Saqib, M., Capelli, G., & Koratala, A. (2022). Utility of Nephrologist-Performed Point of Care Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of Hyponatremia. POCUS Journal, 7(Kidney), 11–13. https://doi.org/10.24908/pocus.v7iKidney.15339

Issue

Vol. 7 No. Kidney (2022): POCUS Journal 2022 Special Kidney Issue

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