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World J Crit Care Med. Jun 9, 2024; 13(2): 93812
Published online Jun 9, 2024. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v13.i2.93812
Point-of-care ultrasonography in cirrhosis-related acute kidney injury: How I do it
Abhilash Koratala
Abhilash Koratala, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
Author contributions: Koratala A designed and drafted the paper.
Supported by KidneyCure and the American Society of Nephrology’s William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholars Grant.
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Corresponding author: Abhilash Koratala, MD, FASN, Associate Professor, Department of Nephrology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States. akoratala@mcw.edu
Received: March 6, 2024
Revised: April 24, 2024
Accepted: May 14, 2024
Published online: June 9, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is a valuable bedside tool for evaluating acute kidney injury in cirrhotic patients bolstering diagnostic accuracy and facilitating confident clinical decision making. Effective application of POCUS hinges on the operator's expertise in acquiring optimal images and interpreting findings within the appropriate clinical context.