Bedside<unk>  has accepted use in the diagnosis of nephrolithiasis
In comparison of diagnosis by CT vs. U/S (by EP) vs. U/S (by radiologist):
No difference in rate of missed high-risk diagnoses that resulted in complications (pyelo/sepsis/diverticular abscess)
No difference in rate of serious adverse events, pain scores, return emergency department visits, or hospitalizations
No difference in rate of missed high-risk diagnoses that resulted in complications (pyelo/sepsis/diverticular abscess)
No difference in rate of serious adverse events, pain scores, return emergency department visits, or hospitalizations
Renal ultrasound
Bladder ultrasound
Bladder lavage
Urine analysis
Suprapubic bladder aspiration
Creatinine screening prior to IV contrast
Suprapubic catheter placement
Acute abdominal series