Retrospective analysis of inferior vena cava collapsibility with point of care ultrasound and urine sodium and FENa in patients with early stage acute kidney injury

Retrospective analysis of inferior vena cava collapsibility with point of care ultrasound and urine sodium and FENa in patients with early stage acute kidney injury

Early stage acute kidney injury (AKI) is an independent risk factor for an increase in mortality. Accurate assessment of volume status is a major challenge during the early stages of acute renal injury. Determining volume status based on the history and physical exam lacks accuracy. Urine sodium and...

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Main Authors: Faizan Babar, Gurkeerat Singh, Mustafa Noor, Bruce Sabath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
AKI
FENa
urine sodium
IVC collapsibility
point of care ultrasound
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1378048

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