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Microscopic Hematuria value

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Laboratory diagnosis (> 3 RBC/HPF)

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Initial Hematuria

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● Blood clearing at the beginning of stream or small
clots in the underwear
○ Urethral bleeding (below the bladder neck)

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Gross Hematuria

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● Bright red blood throughout micturition
○ Lower tract (bladder, ureters, prostate)

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Casts, Protein, Dysmorphic RBCs

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● Casts, significant proteinuria (>1,000 mg/24 hours),
dysmorphic RBCs
○ Upper tract (renal, glomerular)

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Hematuria imaging

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● KUB
● Ultrasound w/ post void residual
● CT Urogram

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Cystitis Presentation

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● Urgency, frequency, hesitancy, dysuria, hematuria, and/or suprapubic tenderness
● CVA tenderness may be present due to referral pain
● Vaginal discharge or irritation is more often associated with vaginitis, cervicitis, or
pelvic inflammatory disease

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Bacteriuria lab on urinalysis

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○ >1 bacterium/HPF is 95% sensitive and
>60% specific to predict a positive culture
○ False positives can result with contamination
or presence of epithelial cells

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Does uncomplicated UTI need a urine culture?

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maybe
○ If done, inform the Pt that you will
notify them of C&S results in afew days
to adjust the treatment if needed

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Does complicated cystitis need a urine culture?

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Urine Culture – yes
○ If done, inform the Pt that you will notify them of C&S results in a few days to adjust the
treatment if needed

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Urethritis

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● Dysuria with urethral discharge (can present without discharge)
○ May be secondary to urethral trauma (foley, instrumentation)
● UA/micro may reveal pyuria with or without bacteria
● Urethral swab vs “First-void” urine

ER-GU-1

“Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine,” 9e, Tintinalli.

● If evidence of cervicitis, then think of a Chlamydia infection

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Pyelonephritis Presentation

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● Flank pain, CVA tenderness, especially in
association with fever, chills, nausea,
vomiting, or prostration (feel so bad you
want to lay down)
● May or may not have coexistent
symptoms of cystitis

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Missed pyelonephritis could lead to ____

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sepsis

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Nephrolithiasis presentation

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● Excruciating, unilateral flank and/or mid back pain that radiates to
the ipsilateral lower quadrant, groin, testicle, or labia
○ Sx may ebb and flow and pain may cause vasovagal syncope
● Nausea/Vomiting are common
● Gross hematuria
● LUTS (typically suggests a distal ureteral stone)

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Nephrolithiasis imaging

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Non-contrast CT abdomen/pelvis
(gold standard)

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Nephrolithiasis analgesia

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○ Ketorolac (Toradol®) IM or IV in the ED
■ Check creatinine first
○ Opioids
■ Comparative studies show little
difference between opiates & NSAIDS

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Nephrolithiasis: admission criteria

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● Intractable pain
● Intractable emesis
● Coexisting pyelonephritis/pyuria
● Documented or suspected renal dysfunction (↑
BUN or Cr levels, bilateral ureteral stones, oliguria
or anuria (very bad)
● Degree of obstruction or size of the stone
● Abnormal anatomy (solitary kidney)

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Most common cause of prerenal AKI in the ER

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Dehydration

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Most common cause of intrinsic AKI in the ER

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Ischemic injury, nephrotoxic drugs

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Most common cause of postrenal AKI in the ER

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(obstruction to urine outflow)

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Uremia

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“Urine in the blood”
● Toxic buildup of urea or other nitrogenous waste
● Develops when CrCl falls to < 10 mL/min

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Nephrotoxins – AD A CaN

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○ Aminoglycosides, Beta Lactams,
Quinolones
● Diuretics
○ Loop/Thiazide (Furosemide/HCTZ)
● ACE/ARB
● Cancer drugs
● NSAIDs

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Changes associated with ↑ K+

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Tall, peaked T waves with a
narrow base, shortened QT
interval, ST-segment depression

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Test of choice for urologic
imaging

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U/S

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Metabolic acidosis (kidney)

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○ Loss of HCO3

or increase in acid concentration
■ Failure of kidney to excrete acids (renal disease)
■ Formation of excess acid (DKA, lactic acidosis)
■ Loss of base from bodily fluids (severe diarrhea)

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Metabolic alkalosis (renal)
○ Increase in HCO3 or loss of excess H+ ■ Ingestion of alkali drugs (sodium bicarb) ■ Excessive vomiting
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Hyponatremia (normal 135-145 mEq/L)
To much water in the system (SIADH, Addison's Dz) Loss of salt (diarrhea or vomiting) ● Moderate – Na+ <130 mEq/L ○ HA, nausea, disorientation, confusion, agitation, ataxia, areflexia ● Severe – Na+ <120 mEq/L ○ Intractable vomiting, seizure, coma, respiratory arrest (brain stem herniation)
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Treatment of hyponatremia
IV fluids, slowly raise sodium levels
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Hypernatremia
To much sodium (typically from diet, primary aldosteronism) or loss of water ● Nausea, vomiting, lethargy, weakness, increase thirst, polyuria ● Hypotension, tachycardia, altered mental status ● If untreated, shock, seizure, coma
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Hypernatremia treatment
● Treat shock and volume deficits with (0.9%) saline or LR ● Treat underlying condition (DM, vomiting, diarrhea) ● Possible dialysis (life threatening, like salt ingestion)
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Hypokalemia
● K + <3.5 mEq/L ○ Sx usually start a 2.5 mEq/L ○ T-wave depression, U-wave
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Treatment of hypokalemia
● Mild – >3.0 mEq/L → PO supplementation ● IV Potassium Chloride (KCl) ● Monitor ECG ● Likely need Mg2+ (tends to come with low K+ )
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Hyperkalemia
● K + >5.5 mEq/L ○ Cardiac dysrhythmias, neuromuscular dysfunction, weakness, paresthesias, areflexia, GI effects ● Labs/special tests ○ ECG (peaked T-waves) electrolytes, ABG
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Hyperkalemia Treatment
● Potassium lowering agents ○ Nebulized Albuterol ○ IV Glucose (D50W) with IV Insulin ○ Diuretics ○ Kayexalate ● IV Calcium Gluconate is used to stabilize cardiac membranes. This acts quickly and can be life-saving
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Acute Prostatitis presentation
● Low back, perineal, suprapubic or genital discomfort ● LUTS with urinary hesitancy ● Painful ejaculation, painful defecation ● Fever and chills
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PE for prostatitis
● “Boggy” prostate ● Tender/painful with palpation ○ “Chandelier Sign”
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Acute Prostatitis workup
● Urine Culture ○ >35 yo – E. Coli > Pseudomonas, Klebsiella ○ < 35 yo or MSM – Gonorrhea/Chlamydia ■ Consider urethral swab ● NO PSA ● Possible post void residual (PVR)
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Acute Prostatitis treatment
● Fluoroquinolone x 2 weeks ○ Cipro 500 mg PO BID ■ F/U with PCP ● SMZ/TMP PO BID x 2 weeks ● Fosfomycin 3 gm QD x 7 days, then 3 gm every 48 hrs x 6 weeks
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Acute Urinary Retention presentation
● Older male (>70 years) ● LUTS with urinary hesitancy ● Painful inability to pass urine ● Lower abdominal pain and distension ● Hypertension or tachycardia (may resolve after decompression) ● Fever, tachycardia, tachypnea & hypotension suggest infection or sepsis.
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Risk Factors for Acute Urinary Retention
● Hx of BPH, prostate infection, prostate or bladder cancer/surgery ● Anatomical abnormalities ● Neurogenic ● Medications
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Pharmacologic Agents Associated with Urinary Retention
α-Adrenergic agents Amphetamines* Anesthesia agents*** Anticholinergics* Antihistamines Antiparkinsonian agents Antipsychotic agents Carbamazepine Decongestants** Hydralazine Muscle relaxants Opiates SSRI TCA
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Acute Urinary Retention workup
● Urinalysis ● Culture (if indicated) ● BMP/CMP (renal function) ● CBC (if suspect infection) ● Ultrasound, Bladder scan ○ Normal bladder capacity 300-600 mL
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Treatment for Acute Urinary Retention
● Catheterization ○ Pro-Tip: if straight cath fails in men, then us a 16 or 18 French Coude’ tip catheter ○ Do NOT cath if suspected urethral trauma ○ Do NOT force with suspected prostatitis ● Monitor urine output ○ “Post obstructive diuresis” long standing obstruction ■ >400 mL output, replace 1⁄2 the amount with IV fluids ● Re-Exam after decompression of the bladder ○ Any unresolved mass or problem not previously felt
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Medications from Acute Urinary Retention
● Remove offending medications ● α-adrenergic receptor blocker – Tamsulosin (Flomax®) Alfuzosin (Uroxatral®)
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Scrotal Abscess workup
Causes ● Infected hair follicle, penetrating trauma Diagnosis ● U/S Treatment ● I&D, wound care, sitz baths, ● Antibiotics not typically needed with “simple follicle” abscess
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Fournier’s Gangrene
Polymicrobial, synergistic, infective necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal, genital, or perianal area
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Risk Factors for Fournier’s Gangrene
● Males >45 yo (Females 10-25% of cases) ● Immunocompromised ● Diabetes – uncontrolled ● ETOH or drug abuse
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Fournier’s Gangrene treatment
Prompt recognition and urology consult ● Aggressive fluid resuscitation ● IV antibiotics – cover for gram-positive, gram-negative, anaerobes ○ Piperacillin-tazobactam, or imipenem, or meropenem (PULL OUT THE BIG GUNS) ○ PLUS Vancomycin – MRSA coverage ● Urology consult, admit to ICU
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Epididymitis presentation
● Lower abdominal, inguinal, scrotal, or testicular pain alone or in combination ● Enlarged, painful, posterior testicle, tender with palpation ● Prehn's sign - not to reliable
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Treatment of epididimytis
● Gonorrhea & Chlamydia ○ Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM once, AND Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 10 days ● Gram Negative Bacteria ○ Levofloxacin QD x 10 days ○ SMX/TMP BID x 10 days
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Ischemia can occur after ____ hours with testicular torsion
4 Time between symptom onset and surgery should be <6 hours
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Balanoposthitis
Inflammation of the glans and foreskin
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Cause/Risk factors of Balanoposthitis
● Inadequate hygiene, opportunistic infection (Candida, staph/strep or mixed flora) ● Diabetes or immunocompromised
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Balanoposthitis treatment
● Topical antifungals, good hygiene. Recurrent cases do well with combination antifungal/steroid creams. Occasionally topical antibiotics
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Phimosis treatment
● Topical corticosteroids BID x 1-2 months ● Daily manual retraction ● Circumcision
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Entrapment Injuries
Risk similar to that of paraphimosis ● Hair, string, wire, or rings become wrapped around the penis ● Edema of the glans cause venous engorgement, resulting in arterial compromise and gangrene
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Entrapment Injuries treatment
Removal of foreign body ● Lubrication, compression of the penis, cutting the object ● Ice packs can help decrease inflammation and edema ● Surgical removal if edema prevents access to the constricting source
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Penile Fracture
Surgical Emergency ● Rupture of the tunica albuginea due to direct trauma to the erect penis ● May result in partial or complete urethral rupture (18%) or deep dorsal vein injury
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Causes of Penile Fracture
● Most common cause is sexual intercourse ● Animal bites, stabbing, bullet wounds, self-mutilation
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Penile Fracture treatment
○ Urology consult ■ Evacuation of hematoma ■ Suturing of the disrupted tunica albuginea ■ Surgery within 8 hours ● Delayed Tx may result in impotence
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Priapism causes: low flow (ischemic)
○ Meds (antipsychotics, antidepressants, methylphenidate, injectable ED medications), outflow obstruction (bladder tumors, thromboembolic), sickle-cell, idiopathic ○ In children, sickle cell anemia most common
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Priapism causes: high flow (non-ischemic)
○ Results from traumatic fistula between the cavernosal artery and the corpus cavernosum ○ Straddle injuries

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