Urological Procedures - Quiz 2 Flashcards
What is the patient position for urological procedures?
Lithotomy
Risk for Common Peroneal, Saphenous, Sciatic, Obturator, and Femoral nerve injury
How does the Lithotomy cause Common Peroneal nerve injury?
Leg brace compresses Fibular Head
How is the Saphenous nerve injured in Lithotomy?
Compression of Medial Tibial Condyle
Excessive external rotation of legs & extension of knees in the Lithotomy position causes damage to which nerve?
Sciatic Nerve
In Lithotomy position, how is the Obturator and Femoral nerve injured?
Excessive Groin Flexion
Elevated legs can cause blood pooling
How could the Obturator Reflex potentially be harmful during Urological Procedures?
Accidental electrosurgical stimulation of Obturator nerve can cause adductor muscle contraction leading to Bladder Rupture.
Especially during Lateral Wall Tumor Resection
What is needed in Cystoscopy for a passing rigid scope?
Urethral stimulation, dilation, & bladder distension
Regional or General for pain
Regional @ T9-T10 (T8 for Ureters)
2% Lidocaine Jelly
When is Cystoscopy for Retrograde Ureteral Cath indicated?
Visualization of Upper Urinary Tract
Stent Placement
Drain Obstructions
Calculi Removal
What procedure is done to treat Superficial Bladder Tumors?
Transurethral Resection of the Bladder (TURBT)
What should be avoided during a TURBT?
Coughing/Straining - bladder perf
How does Regional Anesthesia affect the bladder?
Atonicity & thinning of bladder = more perf risk
What can happen due to a Bladder Perf?
Shoulder Pain
N/V
Spreading of Malignancy to Peritoneum
Blood Loss
Hypothermia
Bacteremia
Possible convert to Open Procedure
What should you suspect if a patient complains of Suprapubic Fullness, Abdominal spasms, and pain?
Bladder Perforation
What are the early signs of a Bladder perf?
HTN & Tachycardia, then, severe Hypotension
With a Bladder Perf, what can be triggered by release of Prostatic Thrombogenic Substances, especially w/ Prostate Cancer?
DIC
What does a TURP procedure entail?
Endoscopic electrosurgical resection of obstructive prostate tissue or tumor using a high frequency wire loop.
How is the bladder distended for a TURP procedure?
Distend bladder w/ nonconductive, nonhemolytic, nontoxic solution
How is homeostasis achieved during a TURP?
Coagulation current seals vessels
Why is Spinal Anesthesia preferred over General Anesthesia for a TURP?
Avoids Cough & Bleed
Atonic Bladder w/ Large Capacity
Less Post-Op Bladder Spasms
Awake patients can voice complications