Urinary Tract Obstruction

Goals and Objectives

Renal

• Ultrasound the both kidenys in the long and short axis
• Recognize moderate to severe hydronephrosis

Bladder distension

• Ultrasound bladder in long and short axis
• Qualitatively and quantitatively identify bladder distension

Required Readings 

• Introduction to Bedside Ultrasound, Volume 1, Chapter 6 (Renal)
• Alan Chiem’s Renal Ultrasound  (first 14 minutes)
• Bladder Volume

Optional Readings

• Jason Williams Lecture
• Sonoguide Renal