Renal stones (renal colic) Flashcards
1
Q
symptoms of renal ureteric calcus
A
loin pain shivering tachycardia hypotensive temperature
2
Q
investigations for suspected renal colic
A
bedside
urine dipstick: leukocytes, nitrites, traces of blood
bloods:
imaging: CT KUB
* hydronephrosis
3
Q
management
A
IV antibtioics
fluids
percutaenous nephrostomy / therapeutic cystoscopy