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Diagnosis, treatment and management of UTI in children (D&G)
Kidney Biopsy Complications
Parenteral Iron for Non-HD CKD Patients
Management of uncomplicated Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) in under 16s
Prescribing Advice on Admission – Insulin
Sodium Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT2i)
Gentamicin in Renal Replacement Therapy
Vancomycin in Renal Replacement Therapy
Haemodialysis Medication Prescribing
Contrast Associated AKI
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Fluid Replacement in AKI
Management of Urinary Symptoms
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Urinary Tract Infection
Urethral Catheterisation
Kidney Transplantation
Ureteric Colic & Renal Stones
Intravascular Catheter Related Blood Stream Infection
Care of Vascular Access
Urinary Incontinence
Peritoneal Dialysis Related Peritonitis
Urinary Incontinence
Last updated 30th March 2022
Stress Incontinence
- Most common in women.
- Gives rise to leakage on coughing, laughing, lifting etc.
- Due to weakness in pelvic floor muscles.
- Advise weight loss, stopping smoking and pelvic floor exercises
- If fail to improve refer to Gyn for consideration for surgery.
Urge Incontinence
- Patients usually get “caught short “ when they get a sudden urge to void but cannot make it to the toilet in time.
- Commonly caused by infection or bladder overactivity. Ensure infection is excluded.
- Try anticholinergics such as Trospium XL 60mg od.
- Be aware that bladder tumours can present as urge incontince. Therefore any patient with severe symptoms particularly if they have haematuria need urgent referral.
Overflow Incontinence
- Most commonly found in elderly men with bladder outflow obstruction who develop dribbling incontinence and are often incontinent in their sleep.
- On examination they are frequently found to have a painless retention. A bladder scan is useful to confirm a significant residual volume (>400ml).
- These patients often require catheterisation.
Content Updated by Ian Russell