From Pyelonephritis to Obstructing Stone: How POCUS Guides Care (Southern Medicine Podcast)

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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can dramatically shift diagnosis and management in primary care—especially for patients with urinary symptoms and flank pain. In this podcast, we walk through a case where POCUS revealed moderate hydronephrosis and changed the plan from outpatient antibiotics to urgent ED referral for an obstructing infected stone. If you’re a primary or urgent care provider, incorporating POCUS into your workflow can help you catch high-risk cases sooner, avoid delays, and elevate the quality of care.

In this episode, we cover:

• How POCUS distinguishes pyelonephritis from obstructing ureterolithiasis

• Key findings of moderate hydronephrosis

• When renal POCUS is indicated

• How early detection with POCUS improves outcomes

You can view the full episode on YouTube at the link here.

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