Curvilinear/large convex probe (phased array probe may substitute)
Right kidney
Patient supine
Probe in the right lower intercostal space in the midaxillary line
Left kidney
Patient supine or right lateral decubitus
Probe in the lower intercostal space on the posterior axillary line
More cephalad and posterior than when visualizing the right kidney
Patient supine
Probe in the right lower intercostal space in the midaxillary line
Patient supine or right lateral decubitus
Probe in the lower intercostal space on the posterior axillary line
More cephalad and posterior than when visualizing the right kidney
Longitudinal (long axis) and transverse (short axis) views
Renal ultrasound
Bladder ultrasound
Bladder lavage
Urine analysis
Suprapubic bladder aspiration
Creatinine screening prior to IV contrast
Suprapubic catheter placement
Acute abdominal series