the urinary system

1. The Urinary System
By
Evita Haywood

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

10. BUN results
Increased BUN levels suggest impaired kidney
function.