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Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
AXR. ... useful when limited radiation ... to reduce total radiation ... dose Ultrasound ... obstruction - Able
X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
Point Of Care UltraSound ... (POCUS) to CT or ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB ... #CXR #Sensitivity
Rib fractures on POCUS 
1. look for a discontinuity at the site of pain and tenderness
time, cost, accuracy ... , and radiation. ... pt desire for imaging ... beyond a clinical diagnosis ... #clinical #ultrasound
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
hydronephrosis/stone ... WBC 12.5 Cr 0.7 ... LFTs normal Diagnosed ... performed for a few ... pt and with X-ray
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Patient states he ... chest pain as non-radiating ... This post will focus ... (CXR), try rotating ... not seen on a CXR