Point-of-care ultrasound has garnered much attention in nephrology recently. However, there remains a high barrier for entry with significant kinesthetic and cognitive knowledge required to obtain and interpreting limited ultrasounds. Practical knowledge in building infrastructure for machine acquisition…
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) refers to the use of portable ultrasonography at a patient’s bedside for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. At the 2-day Point-of-Care Ultrasound Immersion Course, attendees receive 12-hours of instruction in ultrasonography techniques using pocket-sized, handheld ultrasound…
Nephrologists face many daily challenges in their role managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is an expensive and debilitating condition that affects approximately 14% of Americans. Adding to this list of challenges is the fact that nephrologists often…
