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Geriatric Incontinecnce, UTI, Urosepsis Flashcards

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Rule out Transient Causes

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D elirium
I nfection
A trophy
P harmeceuticals
P sychologic
E ndocrine or excess urine output
R estricted mobility
S tool impaction
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UTI in the elderly signs and sypmtoms

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Nocturia, incontinence
Confusion
Lethargy
Anorexia
Fever or hypothermia
FTT
Pain/dysuria
Behavioral changes
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Urosepsis Treatment

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Immediate hospitalization
Treat for shock
Fluids
Broad-spectrum antibiotics IV:
Imipenem
Meropenem
Piperacillin-tazobactam
Sulbactam-ampicillin
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