Blandy Flashcards
1
Q
Modern loop resectoscope started with what model?
A
Stern-McCarthy resectoscope
2
Q
High pressure chronic retention
A
> 800 ml volume, Pves > 30 cm H20
3
Q
When to stop antiplatelet and NSAIDS
A
10 days prior to surgery
4
Q
When to start preop antibitoics
A
Urine culture guided
If with significant growth, start 48 hrs prior to TURP and continue 10 days after
if sterile pre op urine: nitrofurantoin 1 hr prior + gentamicin 1.5mg/kg weight, 10 mg oral nitrofurantoin 1 hr prior to removal
5
Q
Position of legs on TURP
A
Angle of no more than 45 degrees
6
Q
Ideal lens degrees for urethroscopy? for cystoscopy?
A
urethroscopy: 0 or 30
cystoscopy 30 or 70
7
Q
How do you do urethrotomy?
A
Incise urethra 12 o clock along last 4 - 5 cm
