Renal Investigations Flashcards
1
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which 3 things must be done before a renal biopsy
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- blood count and coagulation screen
- thrombocytopenia and coagulation defects are contraindications to renal biopsy unless corrected
- renal US
- check 2 kidneys are present, size and position of kidneys
2
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name contraindications to kidney biopsy
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- small kidneys
- 1 kidney
- uncontrolled hypertension
- untreated urine infection
3
Q
why are small kidneys a contraindication to renal biopsy
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- are probs small because they are scarred - biopsy would be uninformative
- increased risk of bleeding
4
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why is uncontrolled hypertension a contraindication to renal biopsy
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increased risk of bleeding
5
Q
why is untreated urine infection a contraindication to renal biopsy
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- there is a risk of bacteremia
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