Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) is a rapid, safe, and non-invasive way to assess the kidneys and bladder in children. Hydronephrosis is a common pediatric finding with a variety of causes, and timely assessment is key to effective management. PoCUS can be performed at the bedside, repeated to monitor progression or response to treatment, and avoids ionizing radiation. The KidSONO Hydronephrosis module equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills to detect hydronephrosis, distinguish it from normal, and apply these skills in common pediatric clinical scenarios.

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After completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Describe the indications and limitations of point-of-care ultrasound for detecting hydronephrosis in pediatric patients.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform a PoCUS examination of the kidneys to assess for hydronephrosis.
• Distinguish hydronephrosis from a normal renal ultrasound appearance.
• Apply the skill to common clinical scenarios

Course Content:

• Text-based review
• Instructional video
• Benchmark assessment: Theoretical knowledge
• Log supervised scans [25 (5 abnormal)]
• Benchmark assessment: Image generation
• Benchmark assessment: Image interpretation and clinical application assessment
• Course evaluation
• Certificate of completion