Urogaenocology Flashcards
Sx cystitis (6)
Freq + nocturia Dysuria Urgency Haematuria Smelly urine Strangury
Sx pyelonephritis (6)
Loin pain Rigors Vomiting Fever Dysuria TachyC
Why is pregnancy is predisposing factor to cystitis?
Progesterone –> marked dilation of calyces, renal pelvis + ureters
VUR occurs >
Why must you treat UTI’s in pregnancy ASAP?
--> premature labour Sepsis Anaemia LBW Incr perinatal morbiidity, mortality
Why are post partum women particularly vulnerable to UTI’s? (3)
Trauma to bladder
Incomplete emptying
Intro of bacteria via catheter
What must be done to women’s urine if post partum and you suspect UTI?
MSU
Ix Upper UTI (5)
Urine dipstick Midsstream MCS USS (scarring/obstruction) CT/IV urography MSU
General advice for Tx UTIs (5)
Drink plenty of fl Wipe - front --> back Don't wear occlusive underwear Do not delay urination D-mannose, cranberry / urine alkalising products
1st line Mx - non-pregnant women - UTI
PO nitrofurantoin - 100mg b.d 3 days
2nd line Mx - non-pregnant women - UTI
Fosfomycin
1st line Mx - pregnant women - UTI
Immediate Abx prescription nitrofurantoin 100mg b.d 7 days
2nd line Mx - pregnant women - UTI
Amoxicillin or cefalexin
Clinical relevance of round ligament - compositino
No mm fibres
Buut lymphatic - spread cancer to vulva
Inn of urinary continence
Pudendal nn S2-4
What are the pelvic floor muscle names (5)
Levator ani
Internal obturator
Piriform mm
Superficial + deep perineal mm
Urethrocoele
Prolapse of urethra into vagina
Cystocoele
Prolapse of upper anterior wall of vagina
Enterocoele
True hernia of the pouch of Douglas
Rectocoele
Weakness in levator ani mm –> bulge in mid post vaginal wall
1st degree uterine descent
If cervix is half way down vagina
2nd degree uterine descent
If cervix reaches vaginal opening
3rd degree uterine descent
If out of body
Where must the bladder neck be in order for a woman to be continent?
Above levator ani muscle
what are the 5 things a woman must have to have urinary continence?
Functioning sphincter Properly positioned bladder neck Thick urethral mucosa Compliant bladder Higher centre control