2. cath
catheterization
Insertion of a tube through the urethra and into the
urinary bladder
To withdraw urine or inserting dye
3. Gu
genitourinary system
urinary system
main function is to filter and remve waste products
from the blood
the organs of the urinary system
the female or male sexual organs
4. ESWL
extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
use of ultrasound waves to break up stones
does not require invasive surgery
most common type of lithotripsy
5. ESWL
Lithotripsy is used to remove kidney stones that are causing:
Pain
Urinary tract infections
Bleeding
Harm to your kidney
Takes about 45 min to 1 hour
6. UTI
urinary tract infection
an infection usually from bacteria such as ecoli
effects any organ of the urinary system
most common in women because of theie shorter
urethra
7. UTI signs and
symptoms
burning during urination
frequency urination
cloudy bad smelling or bloody urine
LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN
8. BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
blood test to measure kidney function by the level
of nitrogenous waste (urea) in the blood
9. BUN
BUN is often ordered :
WHEN KIDNEY PROBLEMS ARE SUSPECT
When someone has non-specific complaints
As part of a routine testing panel To check how the
kidneys are functioning before starting to take
certain drug therapies
When an acutely ill person comes to the
emergency room and/or is admitted to the hospital
During a hospital stay