TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 10. Renal and Urinary System Ultrasound A1 - Hwang, James Q. A1 - Poffenberger, Cori McClure A2 - Carmody, Kristin A. A2 - Moore, Christopher L. A2 - Feller-Kopman, David Y1 - 2011 N1 - T2 - Handbook of Critical Care and Emergency Ultrasound AB - The urinary system is very amenable to imaging with ultrasound. The liver and spleen provide windows through which the kidneys can be visualized. The bladder is located directly behind the pubic symphysis and is readily seen from the suprapubic approach, particularly when full. Ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder can play a vital role in the effective management of patients in the emergent and critical care setting. Focused renal and urinary ultrasound can determine the presence of hydronephrosis, directly visualize stones, and measure bladder volume. Ultrasound easily identifies renal cysts, and may identify masses or clots in the kidneys or bladder. Ultrasound may guide urinary procedures such as ensuring correct Foley catheter placement, and suprapubic bladder aspiration. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56300784 ER -