Week 4 Clinical Relevance Flashcards
1
Q
Why might urodynamics be done?
A
if can’t work out what is going on with incontinence and treatment may need to be invasive
in men - mixed storage and voiding sx
2
Q
What is TURP syndrome?
A
fluid overload and iso-osmolar hyponatraemia during TURP from large volumes of irrigation fluid being absorbed through venous sinuses
less common now as glycine not used as often
3
Q
Would TURP syndrome occur if a bipolar diathermy and saline used?
A
no
4
Q
1st line investigation for kidney stones?
A
CT KUB
