Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Assess Anuria in Children.
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Anuria in children may arise from a host of causes and is a frequent concern in the emergency department. This review focuses on differentiating common causes of obstructive and nonobstructive anuria and the role of point-of-care ultrasound in this evaluation. We discuss some indications and basic techniques for bedside ultrasound imaging of the urinary system.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatric emergency care
دوره 32 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016