We sought to determine factors associated with sonographic non-visualization of the appendix in patients being evaluated for appendicitis. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Francavilla Michael, Mpoti Makhethe, Vossough Arastoo

Keywords: appendicitis, overweight, obesity

Assessment of fluid overload in hemodialysis patients is usually based on a patient’s ideal weight which presents a challenge, especially in children due to normal growth and development. Noninvasive, validated sonographic fluid balance measurements could potentially guide fluid removal in children undergoing hemodialysis. We examine changes in IVC diameter and lung b-lines in children pre- and post- dialysis. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Mpoti Makhethe, Ehlayel Abdulla, Back Susan, Poznick Laura, Hartung Erum, Otero Hansel

Keywords: hemodialysis, ultrasound, fluid overload