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World J Nephrol. Mar 25, 2024; 13(1): 90542
Published online Mar 25, 2024. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v13.i1.90542
Point of care ultrasonography as the new “Laennec Sthetoscope”
Ernesto Sabath
Ernesto Sabath, Renal and Metabolism Unit, Hospital General de Querétaro, Queretaro 76180, Mexico
Author contributions: Sabath E collected the literature, analyzed the data, wrote the draft and revised and submitted the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Ernesto Sabath, MD, PhD, Chief, Renal and Metabolism Unit, Hospital General de Querétaro, Avenida Fray Luis de León 2990. Centro Sur, Queretaro 76180, Mexico. esabath@yahoo.com
Received: December 7, 2023
Peer-review started: December 7, 2023
First decision: December 31, 2023
Revised: January 19, 2024
Accepted: February 29, 2024
Article in press: February 29, 2024
Published online: March 25, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) has become an important tool in patient care. POCUS protocols has reduced complications in invasive procedures and improved diagnostic times. In rural and low-income areas POCUS have an important role on health care management.