genitourinary system and obstetrics Flashcards
muscles of pelvic floor
- pelvic diagphragm: levator ani - pubococcygeus, puborectalis, iliococcygeus, coccygeus (ischiococcygeus)
- urogenital diaphragm: deep transverse perineal, urethrae sphincter
- urogenital triangle: female - bulbocavernosus, ischiocavernosus, superficial transverse perineal; male - bulbospongiusus, ischiocavernosus, superficial transverse perineal
- anal triangle: internal anal sphincter, external anal sphincter
female geneital system
- external genitalia: provides protection and hydration of vaginal tissue and urethra
- vagina
- uterus: house fetus during development
- uterine tubes: transport for ovum from ovary fertilization and implantation within uterus
- overies
male genital system
- penis
- scrotum: external sac for testes, ductus deferens, epididymis, nerves, blood vessels
- testes: produce sperm and hormons (testosterone)
- ductus/vas deferens: carries sperm from testes to seminal vesicle to form ejaculatory duct
- epididymis: encased within scrotum, stores sperm
- seminal vesicles: internal tubs that secrete thick fluid to combine sperm within ejaculatory duct
- prostate: internal organ inferior to bladder, secretes fluid to combine sperm, seminal vesicle fluid, bulbourethral gland fluid to create semen
renal system
- two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder, urethra -> form and eliminate urine
- kidneys: remove water, salt, metabolic waste from blood through excretion of urine; contribute to homeostasis including - acid-base balance, regulation fo electrolyte concentrations, control of blood volume, regulation of BP through control of hormone secreted into blood stream
- ureters: muscular tubes connecting kidneys to urinary bladder to transport urine
- urinary bladder: temporary muscular reservoir for urine
- urethra: muscular tube for excretion of urine, semen transport during ejaculation in males
endometriosis
- uterus
- development of endometrial tissue, which nomally lines uterus, in extrauterine locations within abdomen and pelvis - most commonly in uterosacral ligaments
- level of pain does not always correlate with severity of extrauterine tissue growth
- endometrial tissue bleeds during each menstrual cycle and causes subsequent scarring and adhesions
- s/s vary but typically include moderate to severe lower abd, pelvic, or BLOP before or during menstruation, irregular menstrual cycles, presmenstrual spotting, dysparenuia, pain during defecation, infertility
- treatment: TENS, pharm, surgery
uterine prolapse
- descent of uterus and cervix into vagina
- Balden0walker system grades using 5-pt system ranging from no prolapse to max descent of vaginal tissue outside body
- symptoms vary - pn, incontinence
- PT: pelvic floor msucle training, kegel, core strength, surgery
prostatitis
- inflammation of prostate gland
- d/t bacterial infection or backup of prostate secretions - chronic bacterial prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
- s/s: watery urethral discharge, urgencu, frequency, pain with ejaculation or urination
- treatment: lifestyle modifications, biofeedback, pharm, NSAIDs
erectile dysfunction
- impotence, more prevalent in men with diabetes
- d/t diabetes, coronary heart disease, HTN, hypothyroidism, hypopituitarism, MS, psych, etoh, smoking, kidney, pharm side effects
- s/s: consistent inability to maintain erection for sexual intercourse
- treatment: variable, pharm, surgical, injections, kegels
renal failure
- kidneys experience decrease in glomerular filtration rate and fail to adequately filter toxins and waste from blood - can be acute or chronic
- s/t DM or HTN but also from poison, trauma, genetics
- acute: damage occurs quickly
- chronic: damage occurs slowly
- end-stage: nearly total or total renal failure, dialysis required
acute renal failure (ARF)
- sudden decline in renal function
- increase in BUN and creatinine
- oliguria, hyperkalemia, sodium retention
- prerenal etiology s/t decrease in blood flow
- postrenal etiology s/t obstruction distal to kidney
- intrarenal etiology s/t primary damage of renal tissue d/t toxins, intrarenal ischemia, vascular disorders
chronic renal failure (CRF)
- progressive deterioration in renal function
- DM
- severe HTN
- glomerulopathies
- obstructive uropathy
- interstitial nephritis
- polycystic kidney disease
stages of kidney disease according to national kidney foundation
- stage 1: kidney damage with normal GFR (90 or greater)
- stage 2: mild decrease in GFR (60-89)
- stage 3: moderate decrease in GFR (30-59)
- stage 4: severe reduction in GFR (15-29)
- stage 5: kidney failure (GFR less than 15)
- s/s based on severity - N/S, lethargy, weakness, hiccups, anorexia, ulceration of GI tract, HA, neuropathy, anemia, coma)
- treatment: pharm, diuretics, nutritional support, hydration, pharmacological intervention, diuretics, nutritional support, HD, transfusions
hemodialysis
- treatment process for advanced and permanent kidney failure - creates excess toxic waste, increased BP, retention of excess body fluids, decrease in RBC production
- removes blood from body along with waste, excess sodium and fluids
- cleanses blood and returns it to body
- usually 3x per week, each requires 3-5 hours to complete treatment
- side effects: anemia, renal osteodystrophy, pruitus (itching), sleep disorders (restless legs)
neurogenic bladder
- damage to cerebral control that allows for urinary dysfunciton - can cause UTIs and kidney damage if urine cannot be properly release
- d/t DM, diminished bladder capacity, hyperactive detrusor muscle, CVA, infection, nerve damage
- s/s: frequent UTI, urine leakage, inability to empty bladder or loss of urge to urinate when bladder is full
- treatment: dependent on etiology
urinary incontinence
- involuntary loss of urine
- general treatment: pelvic floor msucle training, lifestyle modifciations, bladder retraining, voiding programs, stretching, pharm intervention
- stress urinary incontinence (SUI): sneezing, courching, laughing
- urge urinary incontinence (UUI): sudden urge to void
- overflow urinary incontinence (OUI): bladder pressure exceeds urethra’s capacity to remain closed
- functional urinary incontinence (FUI): inability or unwillingness of person to get to bathroom before involuntary bladder relase
stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
- loss of urine d.t activity that increase intra-abdominal pressure like sneezing, coughing, laughing, running, jumping
urge urinary incontinence (UUI)
- loss of urine after a sudden, intense urge to void d/t detrusor muscle of bladder involuntarily contractin during bladder filling
- most common incontinence in geriatric population
- etiology: destrusor muscle overactivity, changes in smooth muscle of bladder, increased afferent activity, increased sensitivity of detrusor to ACh - also association with MS, SCI, CVA, PD
- s/s: triggered by key in lock, running water, conditioned reflex
- treatment: behavior modification, biofeedback, pelvic floor strenghtening, bladder retraining (scheduled voiding)
overflow urinary incontinence
- loss of urine when intra-bladder pressure exceeds urethra’s capacity to remain closed d/t urinary retention
- caused by outflow obstruction s/t narrowed or obstructed urethra that results from prolapsed pelvic organ, stricture, enlarged prostate, chronic constipation
- s/s: difficulty initiating urine stream, eventual stram is weak and presents with post void dribble
- treatment: likely include surgical intervention if there is obstruction, strengthening if weakness, intermittent catheterization
functional urinary incontinence (FUI)
- loss of urine d/t inability or unwillingness of person to use facilities prior to involuntary bladder release
- d/t decreased mental awareness or decrease in mobility - rarely seen w/o another bladder issue or neurological involvement
- s/s impaired cognition or mobility
- treatment: no urologic pathology associated with functional incontinence - address modifiable issue
- restricted mobility or dexterity, environmental barriers, mental and psychosocial disability, pharmacological intervention
urinary tract infections (UTI)
- common - higher incidence in women and geriatric population
- can be uncomplicated, complicated, recurrent, or chronic
- when bacteria infiltrate in urethra (urethritis) or further into bladder (cystitis) - can spread and cause kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
- s/s increased urination frequency, pain/burning, cloudy urine, pressure, shakiness, fever, pain, fatigue
coccydnia
- obstetric pathology
- aftery childbirth, joint btw coccyx and sacrum can become hypermobile causing soft tissue surrounding coccyx to become painful
- etiology: subluxation during delivery
- treatment: heat, external joint mobilization, pelvic floor muscle relaxation, postural training
diastasis recti
- separation of rectus abdominis muscle along linea alba that occur during pregnancy
- testing on all pregnant women prior to prescribing exercises that require use of abdominals
- etiology: unknown, PT note how many fingers fit into seaparation (+ if > than 2 fingers when lifting head and shoulders of table)
- treatment: stabilization and support, ab stregnthening, postural awareness body mechanics
piriformis syndrome
- severe radiatin LB and buttock pain spanning from sacrum to hip and post thigh
- etiology: in pregnancy, piriformis may shorten or spasm d/t postural changes and hip lateral rotation while walking
- s/s: sciatic paresthesia due to nerve entrapment as sciatic nerve passes under or through piriformis muscle
- treatment: manual techniques, heat, deep tissue, edu for body mehcanics, surrounding muscles
sumphysis pubis pain
- symphysis pubis joint becomes mobile to allow joint to slightly separate during delivery
- etiology: postural adaptations, ligamentous laxiety, complications in delivery or birthing of large infant
- s/s: severe pain in symphysis pubis and SI joints, blood in urine d/t injury to bladder
- treatment: pharm internvetion for pain; stabilization exercises, use of lumbo-pelvic brace or binder
physiological and postural changes during pregnancy
- weight gain btwn 25-35 lbs
- anemia
- uterus ascends into abdominal cavity becoming an abdominal organ
- ribs expand to accommodate uterine ascent
- respiratory diaphragm elevates 4 cm
- increased depth of respiration, tidal volume, minute ventilation
- increase O2 consumption (15-20%), blood volume (40-50%), cardiac output (30-60%)
- hypotension in supine position during pregnancy from pressure on inferior vena cava
- abdominals overstrethced
- ligaments become lax s/t hormonal change
- joints hypermobile
exercise and pregnancy
- use 50-60% max HR for exercise, approx 30 minute session
- NWB activities preferred d/t continuous change in COG and balance
- avoid overtiring and supine position after first trimester
- pelvic floor muscle exercise:
contraindications to exercise in pregnancy
- relative
- severe anemia
- unevaluated maternal cardiac dysrhthmia
- chronic bronchitis
- poorly controlled T1D
- extreme morbid obesity
- extreme underweight
- history of extremely sedentary lifestyle
- poorly controlled HTN
- ortho limitations
- poorly controlled seizure disorders
- heavy smoker
- absolute
- hemodynamically significant heart disease
- restrictive lung disease
- incompetent cervix
- multiple gestation at risk for premature labor
- persistent second or third trimester bleeding
- placenta previa
- premature labor
- ruptured membranes
- preeclampsia, pregnancy-induced HTN
american college of obstetricians and gynecologists (ACOG) recommendations for exercises in preg and postpartum
- continue to exercise and derive helath benefits from mild to mod exercise routines; exercise regularly (3x per week at least)
- avoid exercise in supine after first trimester -> could lead to decreased CO
- decreased O2 available for aerobic exercise in pregnancy; avoid exhaustion
- morphologic changes affect balance and abdominal trauma avoided
- additional 300 cal/day to maintain metabolic homesotasis (adequate diet)
- augment heat dissipation by ensuring adequate hydration, appropriate clothing
- pre-pregnancy routines should be resumed gradually upon a woman’s physical capability
guidelines for working w/ high risk pregnancy patients
- L sidelying is best positoin
- abdominal exercises should be modified or discontinued
- keep things slow, simple, smooth, minimal exertion
- avoid valsalva
- educate
overactive bladder agents
- relieve symptoms of overactive bladder - noted by involuntary contractions of bladder (detrusor muscle)
- ditropan, detrol
urinary anti-infective agents
- treat UTI but are not traditional antibiotics
- can be independently used or with other meds
- cinobac, furadantin
anuria
- inadequate urine output in 24 hr period
- less than 100 ml
- severe dehydration, shock, end stage renal disease
benign prostatic hypertrophy
- non-cancerous enlargement of prostate gland that is progressive
- common in males > 60 YO
- can interfere with normal voiding
cystocele
- bulging of bladder into vagina
ectopic
implantation of fertilized ovum outside uterus, fallopian tube is most common site of ectopic pregnancy
endometrium
- inner lining of uterus shed monthly in response to hormonal influence
glomerular filtration rate
- an estimate of the filtering capcity of kidneys
- volume of filtrate produced per minute by kidneys
glomerulus
- specialized tuft of capillaries needed for filtration of fluid as blood passes through arterioles of kidneys
hematuria
presence of blood in urine
myometrium
muscular outer layer of uterus
nephrolithiasis
condition of developing kidney stones
nocturia
- urinary frequency at night
oliguria
- inadquate urine output in 24 hour period, less than 400 ml
polyuria
- large volume of urine excreted at one time
perimetrium
serous peritoneal coat of uterus
radical mastectomy
surgical procedure in which breast, pectoral muscles, axillary lymph nodes, some skin are removed usually secondary to breast cancer
rectocele
bulging of anterior wall of rectum into vagina s/t weakening pelvic supporting structures
seminiferous tubes
coiled tubes found within each lobe of testes where spermatogenesis takes place
urea
major nitrogen-containing end product of protein metabolism normally cleared from body by kidney into urine
urinary frequency
voiding > 8 times in 24 hour period
urinary urgency
sudden desire stronger than usual to urinate, difficult to defer