Lung Ultrasound's Role in Nephrology: Applications, Limits, Future

A new review highlights lung ultrasound (LUS) as a crucial tool in nephrology for managing fluid in kidney patients, especially those on dialysis. It offers non-invasive assessment of lung water and guides fluid removal, potentially improving patient outcomes and blood pressure control. The article also discusses current limitations and future directions for integrating LUS into clinical practice.

• Lung ultrasound (LUS) is vital for assessing fluid in kidney patients.
• It helps manage extravascular lung water and guides dialysis ultrafiltration.
• LUS shows high accuracy for detecting pulmonary congestion and heart failure.
• Simplified protocols enhance LUS feasibility in clinical settings.
• Limitations include specificity in non-cardiogenic conditions and training needs.
• Future involves integrating LUS with other hemodynamic assessments.

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