UTI Flashcards

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1
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KEEPS

A

Klebs
E coli
Enterococcus
Proteus microbes
Staphylococcus coagulase negative - saprophyticus or epiderming

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2
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Upper UTI you need to know

A

Pyelonephritis
Loin pain/ fever/ nause and vomiting

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3
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Causes of UTI

A

BPH,
renal stones,
catheters
sexual intercourse,
renal tumours

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Investigations for UTI

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Urine dipstick - leukocytes, nitrates, protein
GS - Midstream Urine sample MC&S

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5
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Microscopy for UTI

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Neutrophilia
Significant Pyuria

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6
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Culture

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How much bacteria you got

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Sensitivity

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Bacteria tested against certain antibiotics sensitivty against them

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8
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Uncomlicated UTI TX

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Trimethoprim 200mg 2xd 3 days - not to pregnant women in first trimester
Nitrofurantoidn 50mg 4xd 3 days

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9
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Pyelonephritis treatment

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Co- amoxiclav for 7 days

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10
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What do you never use for urinalysis

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Never use catheterised urine sample

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