Not Every Dilated IVC or Pulsatile Portal Vein Is Pathological
The images below were obtained from a young healthy fit-looking individual during a POCUS workshop. They appear concerning, right? A dilated inferior vena cava (IVC) with minimal respiratory variation – […]
Case Study: Multi-Organ POCUS Approach in a Patient with AKI
We’ve explored several POCUS concepts in bits and pieces over time, and many have asked how all of this actually comes together at the bedside. This series is an attempt […]
POCUS in Nephrology: Time to Rethink the “Square Wheels”
A NephMadness Special Commentary This year’s NephMadness did something interesting. It gave POCUS a dedicated bracket. That, in itself, says a lot. It reflects a growing curiosity, maybe even a […]
Small, Collapsible IVC: Automatic Green Light for Fluids?
Inferior vena cava (IVC) POCUS is not a synonym for “volume status.” And yes, we did highlight that slightly cheeky but painfully accurate statement previously: right atrial pressure, and therefore […]
Upcoming National Kidney Foundation POCUS Courses (2026)
Happy New Year! I wanted to share details about two upcoming National Kidney Foundation (NKF) POCUS courses that may be of interest to many of you. NKF of Arizona POCUS […]
Cardiac POCUS Views | Graffiti Edition
A festive December splash of art and ultrasound.December arrives with brightness, color, music, and a cheerful spirit. It felt like the perfect time to add something unexpected to the usual […]
Seeing the Invisible: Bedside Ultrasound and the Effusion You Cannot Afford to Miss
A patient with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis was admitted with pneumonia. The individual had a chronic tracheostomy and PEG tube and came from a nursing facility. Nephrology was following […]
Review Articles, Case Reports, and the Slow Road to Meaningful POCUS
Our review article on VExUS, where we dive deep into common pitfalls of technique and interpretation, was just named the Best Review of 2024 by the journal. A pleasant surprise? […]
Essential Cardiac Doppler Formulae for the Advanced POCUS user
Here are some commonly used cardiac POCUS formulae that can be useful when learning advanced Doppler techniques, whether you’re a nephrologist or an intensivist. A few quick notes before we […]