Urology Core Conditions Flashcards
What are the 3 groups of causes of AKI?
Pre-renal
Intrinsic
Post-renal
What are the pre-renal causes of AKI?
HypoV/haemorrhage Sepsis Overdiuresis ACEi Third spacing of fluids (pancreatitis) Cardiac failure
What are the intrinsic causes of AKI?
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis Acute interstitial nephritis Vasculitis (HUS) Nephrotoxins ACUTE TUBULAR NECROSIS (hypo perfusion)
What are the post-renal cause of AKI?
Ascending UTI
Renal/bladder calculi
Retroperitoneal fibrosis & strictures
Hyperplasia & cancer (lymphoma)
How is AKI investigated?
Urinalysis Bloods: FBC, U&E, LFTs, Ca, Phosphate, bicarb, U:C, kidney injury molecule CXR Renal USS ECG
In AKI how long does it take for creatinine to raise?
48-72hours
Cell damage irreversible by this time
What is the management for pre-renal AKI?
Treat cause Restore volumes: Bloods, fluids (Saline) Vasopressors: Dopamine/ Epinephrine Vol overload: Diuretics- Furosemide Renal replacement
What is the management for intrinsic AKI?
Treat cause
Refer to nephrologist- acid-base status
Same as pre-renal treatment
What is the management for post-renal AKI?
Bladder catheterisation Relieve obstruction (stenting, lithotripsy, nephrostomy)
What medications should be stopped in AKI?
Statins (Rhabdomyolysis) ACEi NSAIDs Contrast Gentamicin
What mnemonic can be used for investigations required in a potential AKI?
ROUND UP 26 R- Regular U&Es & creatinine O- Obstruction excluded U- Urinalysis N- Nephrotoxic drugs stopped D- Dry (0.9% NaCl) wet (Furosemide) U- Monitor urine output (<0.5ml/kg/hr for 6hours) P- Prescription review 26- Rise in creatinine within 48hours needed for AKI diagnosis
In the blood results, what differentiates an AKI from CKD?
CKD= anaemia, hyperphosphataemia, hyperkalaemia
What are the most common causes of UTI?
E. Coli type 1 & 2 Staph Saprophyticus (honeymoon cystitis) Enterobacter (Proteus, Klebsiella) Group B Strep Psuedomonas
What is the treatment for a UTI?
Abx: Nitrofurantoin 3-5days
Resistance: Ciprofloxacin
What are the causes of urinary retention?
Ureteral stones BPH Surgery Tumour Drugs (Anticholinergics, Opioids, Benzos, NSAIDs, OH-) Congenital abnormalities