Lower Urinary Tract Flashcards
1
Q
What is a phimosis?
A
Congenital narrowing the opening of the foreskin
2
Q
What are some causes of obstructive LUTS?
A
BPH
Prostate Ca
Stricture
3
Q
What are some risk factors for and precipitants of acute urinary retention?
A
RF
- Age
- Established LUTS
- Enlarged prostate
- Low urinary flow rate
Precipitants
- Medication
- UTI
- Alcohol
- Postoperative
4
Q
Clinically, what is seen in acute urinary retention?
A
Sudden and pain urinary retention
5
Q
How might you investigate a patient with obstructive urinary symptoms?
A
Bloods
- UEC, PSA
Urine
- MSU M/C/S
Imaging
- US bladder
Bladder diary/flow rate
6
Q
What catheter sizes do you use for men and women respectively?
A
Men: 12-14G
Female: 14-16G
