Protocols/Urinary Tract & Male Reproductive

Renal + Bladder

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Right kidney — long axis

Place the probe in the right mid-axillary line and rotate to obtain the longest renal length. Assess cortex, sinus, and for hydronephrosis.

Patient Position

Supine or left lateral decubitus patient position

Supine or left lateral decubitus

Probe Position & Orientation

Right flank / posterolateral abdomen, longitudinal probe position

Right flank / posterolateral abdomen · longitudinal

Target Anatomy

Right kidney — long axis target anatomy

Right kidney

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