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==Technique== | |||
#3.5-5 MHz probe | |||
#Right kidney | |||
##Patient supine | |||
##Probe in the right lower intercostal space in the midaxillary line | |||
#Left kidney | |||
##Patient supine or right lateral decubitus | |||
##Probe in the lower intercostal space on the posterior axillary line | |||
###More cephalad and posterior than when visualizing the right kidney | |||
#Scan entire kidney (through liver) | |||
##Longitudinal (long axis) and transverse (short axis) views | |||
==Questions== | |||
*Is there hydronephrosis? | *Is there hydronephrosis? | ||
**Unilateral or bilateral? | **Unilateral or bilateral? | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 10 December 2011
Technique
- 3.5-5 MHz probe
- Right kidney
- Patient supine
- Probe in the right lower intercostal space in the midaxillary line
- Left kidney
- Patient supine or right lateral decubitus
- Probe in the lower intercostal space on the posterior axillary line
- More cephalad and posterior than when visualizing the right kidney
- Scan entire kidney (through liver)
- Longitudinal (long axis) and transverse (short axis) views
Questions
- Is there hydronephrosis?
- Unilateral or bilateral?
- Is there fluid around the kidney?
- Is the bladder distended?
- Are stones seen?
- Is the aorta normal?
See Also
Source
Sonoguide