Evidence · Review article
Point-of-care ultrasound in nutrition assessment and enteral nutrition management of critically ill children: a scoping review.
- Care and rehabilitation
- Gastrointestinal and nutrition
- Line and device care
- Medical
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Positioning
Summary
A scoping review mapping how point-of-care ultrasound is used for nutrition assessment and enteral nutrition management in critically ill children, including 32 studies. Three main applications were identified: muscle mass assessment, feeding tube insertion and position confirmation, and gastric residual volume/motility measurement. The authors report substantial heterogeneity in ultrasound protocols, landmarks and measurement indicators, limiting comparability. They call for standardised protocols and training frameworks before wider integration into PICU nutrition practice.
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