Bedside Ultrasonography in Acute Patients With Suspected Kidney Involvement
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hydronephrosis
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
- Enrollment
- 153
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Ultrasonographic hydronephrosis
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and implications of the diagnoses and treatment determined by bedside ultrasonography (b-US) of the kidneys compared to current clinical assessment. Potentially diagnosing patients faster and avoiding missing conditions leading to readmission or unnecessary radiation from computed tomography (CT).
This study evaluates the use of b-US as a supplement to clinical evaluation, in an unselected group of patients in the emergency department (ED) with signs of kidney involvement. The b-US of the kidneys is performed by a medical student certified in this technique. The evaluation will be based on data collected from a Danish hospital (Odense University Hospital, OUH) in autumn 2018.
Investigators
Pernilla Goldberg Borggaard
BSc med
Odense University Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Suspicion of urinary tract infection and one or more of the following:
- •Flank pain
- •Symptoms when voiding
- •Creatinine elevation or 20% elevation from known creatinine level elevation
Exclusion Criteria
- •Age \< 18 years
- •Radiological ultrasonographic examination already performed
- •Patients who are not able to consent
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Ultrasonographic hydronephrosis
Time Frame: All included patient undergo bedside ultrasonography within 4 hours after admission
Ultrasonographic hydronephrosis defined by \> 1cm pelvic dilation
Secondary Outcomes
- Clinical consequence of bedside ultrasonographic result(Within 4 hours after admission)