The use of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of Acute Kidney Injury and other forms renal dysfunction in the paediatric population: Systematic review protocol

This protocol outlines a systematic review designed to evaluate the application of ultrasonography in identifying paediatric patients at risk of developing acute kidney injury and other forms of renal dysfunction. The review will critically assess the effectiveness of ultrasound techniques, including point-of-care ultrasound, in identifying acute kidney injury in children, with a particular emphasis on early detection. The findings from this review will contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of ultrasonography in clinical practice, with the potential to improve patient outcomes through earlier intervention. The ultrasound techniques identified, including Doppler imaging and flow measurements, will be employed in a subsequent prospective study within the paediatric population to evaluate their role, sensitivity, and accuracy.