symptoms suggesting bladder outflow obstruction Flashcards
1
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what are causes of bladder outflow obstruction?
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2
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what are causes of bladder outflow obstruction?
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3
Q
what are the 2 groups of LUTS? (lower urinary tract symptoms)
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4
Q
what are some red flags?
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- haematuria
- suprapubic pain, burning micronutrition
- recurrent URTI
-if present suspect bladder cancer
(not a red flag but ask about bed wetting)
5
Q
what is most commonly used to assess severity of symptoms?
A
-IPSS (international prostate symptom score)
MILD LUTS 0-7
MODERATE 8-19
SEVERE 20-35
6
Q
can IPSS be used to establish the diagnosis of BPH (benign prostatic enlargement)?
A
no
7
Q
what Qmax suggest 90% probability of obstruction?
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Qmax < 10 mls/s
8
Q
what Qmax suggest 60% probability of obstruction?
A
Qmax 10-15
9
Q
what Qmax suggest 30% probability of obstruction?
A
Qmax >15
