urinary retention Flashcards
1
Q
Management in urinary retention
A
Exclude non obstructive causes eg chronic HF
Check serum creatinine
2
Q
Why hceck serum creatinine in urinary retention?
A
Assess kidney function
3
Q
Options for urinary retention catheterisation
A
none - regular monitoring of renal function, volume of urinary retention + changes in imaging og urethras
Intermittent urethral catheterisation
Permanent indwelling catheter
Surgery - urostomy - external collection
