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Emergency Flashcards

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What is paraphimosis?

A

Painful swelling of the foreskin, meaning it cannot be retracted.

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How should paraphimosis be managed?

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Give penile block (for pain)
Manual compression - may need circumcised if severe.

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What is priapism?

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A prolonged, unwanted erection.

Usually lasting >4 hours.

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Which form of priapism is a medical emergency?

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Ischaemic

Will be extremely painful (non-ischaemic is not).

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How is the form of priapism diagnosed?

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Blood aspiration of the corpus cavernosum.

Dark blood indicates poor blood flow.

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How is ischaemic priapism managed?

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Blood aspiration

If does not resolve with this alone, give alpha agonist injection.

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How should Fournier’s gangrene be treated?

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Antibiotics
Surgical debridement

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What age group usually experience testicular torsion?

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Pubertal age/Teenagers

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