ultrasound protocol for renal artery stenosis (RAS)
| Renal Ultrasound Assess:
- Renal lengtH
- Renal contour
- Parenchymal echotexture / echogenicity
- Collecting system
- Adrenal region
- Peri-nephric area
Standard documentation:
- Long axis view of kidneys with measurement and measurment of cortex
- May be sagittal or coronal for adults
- Long axis views of medial and lateral aspects
- Transverse views w/ measurment at mid
- Upper pole
- Mid - through renal hilum
- Lower pole
- RI renal artery
- Pre and post void bladder with post residual measurment
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