Renal point-of-care ultrasound may be effective at identifying patients with nephrolithiasis

1. Renal point-of-care ultrasound (rPOCUS) findings of hydronephrosis in adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with suspected renal colic were significantly associated with the presence of nephrolithiasis. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Computed tomography (CT) is the best imaging modality for identifying nephrolithiasis. However, it exposes patients to radiation, leads to…