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1
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Differential Diagnosis of Acute Scrotal Pain

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Testicular torsion
Appendiceal torsion
Epididymitis
Testicular rupture

2
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History of Acute Scrotal Pain

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Good pain history
Fever/chills
Dysuria/hematuria
Discharge
H/O trauma
3
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Describe a Positive Prehn’s Sign

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Lifting of testicle on affected side relieves pain

4
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Physical Exam Inclusions

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Abdominal exam
Exam of testes, epididymis, cord, and scrotal skin
Exam of inguinal region
Cremasteric reflex
Possible DRE to check prostate
5
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Work Up of Acute Scrotal Pain

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UA and culture

Color doppler ultrasound

6
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History of Testicular Torsion

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Sudden onset

Possible inciting event or occur spontaneously

7
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Symptoms of Testicular Torsion

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Lower abdominal pain, inguinal canal or testes

N/V (+/-)

8
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Physical Exam Findings for Testicular Torsion

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High-riding testis on affected side
Significant swelling
Epididymis may be displaced and not found in normal position
Testicle is firm
Exquisite tenderness
Cremasteric reflex absent
9
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Diagnostic Evaluation of Testicular Torsion

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Color doppler US of testicle

10
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Treatment of Testicular Torsion

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Emergent urologic consultation
Manual detorsion
Orchiopexy

11
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Describe Manual Detorsion

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Twist laterally “like opening a book”

May need to twist 720 degrees

12
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Acute Epididymitis

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Less than 6 weeks
Swelling of epididymis with exquisite tenderness
+/- inguinal lymphadenopathy
Systemic symptoms: fever/chills, irritative voiding symptoms
+/- acute prostatitis

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Chronic Epididymitis

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6+ weeks
Subtle epididymal induration and tenderness
No irritative voiding symptoms
+/- inguinal lymphadenopathy

14
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Physical Exam Findings in Epididymitis

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Tenderness posterior and lateral to the testis
DRE to evaluate prostate
Acute: reactive hydrocele
Positive Prehn’s sign

15
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Work Up of Epididymitis

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UA and urine culture
+/- GC and chlamydia
Urethral swab if discharge present
Rule out other causes of scrotal pain

16
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Etiology of Epididymitis in Men Younger than 35 Years Old

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Gonococcal

Clamydia

17
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Treatment of Epididymitis in Men Younger than 35 Years Old

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Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM +

Doxycycline 100 mg BID x 10 days

18
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Etiology of Older Men or History of BPH, Urethral Stricture, or Chronic UTI

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Enteric gram negative bacteria

19
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Treatment of Older Men or History of BPH, Urethral Stricture, or Chronic UTI

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Levaquin 500 mg QD x 10 days

20
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Symptomatic Treatment of Epididymitis

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NSAIDs
Scrotal elevation
Ice

21
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Risk Factors for Inflammatory Epididymitis

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Medication reaction
Prolonged sitting
Vigorous exercise
Trauma
Autoimmune disease
22
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Presentation of Inflammatory Epididymitis

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Progressive, gradual onset of pain

23
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Treatment of Inflammatory Epididymitis

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Scrotal elevation
Warm baths
NSAIDs

24
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Define Appendix Testis

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Small appendage of normal tissue that is usually located on the upper portion of the testis

25
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Symptoms of Appendiceal Testis

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Gradual onset of pain
Reactive hydrocele (transilluminate)
Localized tenderness
Classic “blue dot” sign

26
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Diagnosis of Appendiceal Testis

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US shows tossed appendage as a lesion of low echogenicity with central hypoechogenic area

27
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Conservative Treatment of Appendiceal Testis

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Rest
Ice
NSAIDs
Slow recovery with discomfort
Infarcted tissue usually reabsorbed
28
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Surgical Treatment of Appendiceal Testis

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Excision of appendix testis

29
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Define Testis Rupture

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Rip or tear in the tunica albuginea resulting in extrusion of testicular contents

30
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Main Symptoms of Testis Rupture

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Scrotal swelling
Severe pain
Ecchymosis

31
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Diagnostics for a Testis Rupture

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Scrotal US

32
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Treatment of Testis Rupture

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Referral to urologist for scrotal exploration
Pain management
IV

33
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Other Causes of Scrotal Pain

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Trauma
Strangulated hernia
Post-vasectomy problems
Mumps
Testicular cancer
Kidney stone
34
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Define Priapism

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Erection unrelated to stimulation lasting typically longer than 4 hours

35
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Pathophysiology of Priapism

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Trapping of blood in the erectile bodies which can result in ischemia and infarction

36
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Ischemic Priapism

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Most common

Painful

37
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Non-Ischemic Priapism

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Rare
Painful
Usually development of traumatic A/V fistula between cavernosal artery and corpus cavernosum

38
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Etiology of Priapism

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Idiopathic
Sickle cell anemia
Leukemia
Thalassemia
MM
TTP
Spinal shock
Metastatic cancers
Perineal, pelvic, or penile trauma
Iatrogenic
Drugs
Infection
Metabolic disorders
39
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Drug Classes that can Cause Priapism

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Anticoagulants
Anti-hypertensives
Anti-depressants
PDE5 inhibitors
Intracavernous injections
Alpha-blockers
Cocaine
40
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Metabolic Disorders that can Cause Priapism

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Gout
Hemodialysis
High lipid content
Total parenteral nutrition
DM
Amyloidosis
41
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History of Priapism

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Presence of pain
Duration, role of antecedent factors, prior episodes
Existence of etiological conditions
Existence of erectile function status

42
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Physical Exam Findings of Priapism

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Extent of tumescence and presence and extent of tenderness

Abdominal, perirenal, and rectal exams can reveal signs of trauma or malignancy

43
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Diagnosis of Priapism

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CBC
Color doppler US to distinguish ischemic from non-ischemic
Evaluation of aspirated blood

44
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Treatment of Priapism

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Pain management

Urgent urological consultation

45
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Treatment of Ischemic Priapism

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Evacuation of blood

Intracavernous injection of alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic agent

46
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Treatment of Non-Ischemic Priapism

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Observation

Urological consult

47
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Define Penile Fracture

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Rupture of one or both of the tunica albuginea that covers the corpora cavernosa

48
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Cause of a Penile Fracture

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Rapid blunt force to an erect penis
Vaginal intercourse
Aggressive masturbation

49
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Signs and Symptoms of Penile Fracture

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Popping or cracking sound
Severe pain
Immediate loss of erection

50
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Diagnostics of a Penile Fracture

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Retrograde urethrogram (RUG)

51
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Treatment of a Penile Fracture

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Surgical correction

52
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Complications of a Penile Fracture

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ED
Penile curvature
Pain

53
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Describe Paraphimosis

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Foreskin in uncircumcised or partially circumcised male is retracted behind the glans penis, develops venous and lymphatic congestion and cannot be returned to its normal position

54
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History with a Paraphimosis

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Swelling of penis and penile pain
Cause of irritability in preverbal infant
Recent penile exam, foley insertion, cystoscopy

55
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Physical Findings with a Paraphimosis

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Ensure no constricting FB
Edema and tenderness of the glans
Painful swollen retracted foreskin
Penile shaft unaffected
Ischemic: blue or black, firm
56
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Non-Invasive Techniques for Reduction of a Paraphimosis

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Ice
Compression bandages
Osmotic agents
Manual compression and reduction
Traction with forceps
57
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Invasive Techniques for Reduction of a Paraphimosis

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Glans penis aspiration

Dorsal slit procedure

58
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Define Urinary Retention

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Inability to voluntarily pass urine

59
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3 Factors Causing Retention

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Outflow obstruction
Neurologic impairment
Inefficient detrusor muscle

60
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Diagnosing Urinary Retention

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H&P
Bladder US
Catheter insertion
UA/culture
Creatinine level
61
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Treatment of Urinary Retention

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Catheter

Alpha-blocker meds

62
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Alpha-blocker Medications that help in Urinary Retention

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Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Doxazosin (Cardura)

63
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Complications of Urinary Retention

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Hematuria

Postobstructive diuresis

64
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Labs to Diagnose Dysuria

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UA

Urine culture

65
Q

Pyuria on UA can be seen with what infections?

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UTI
Chlamydia urethritis
Gonococcal urethritis

66
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Hematuria + Pyuria on UA Rules Out

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STI

67
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Painless Hematuria Potentially Indicates

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Cancer

68
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When is a urine culture recommended with dysuria?

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Men with pyelonephritis

Women with a complicated UTI

69
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Presentation of Pyelonephritis

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Flank pain
Abdominal pain
Pelvic pain
N/V
Fever >99.8
May have CVA tenderness
\+/- cystitis symptoms
70
Q

Labs for Pyelonephritis

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UA
CBC
Pregnancy test

71
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Treatment of Mild to Moderate Pyelonephritis

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Rehydrate and give parenteral dose of antibiotics in ED
Observe for 8-12 hours
IV ceftriaxone
Oral fluoroquinolone x 7 days

72
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Treatment of Severe Pyelonephritis

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Hospitalization
High fever
Pain
Marked debility
Inability to maintain oral hydration or take oral meds
Pregnancy
Concerns about patient compliance
73
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Presentation of Nephrolithiasis

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Colicky flank pain

Hematuria

74
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Diagnostics of Nephrolithiasis

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Abdominal plain films
Usually non-contrast helical CT scan
US: patient who need to avoid radiation

75
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Conservative Treatment of Nephrolithiasis

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Pain medication
Stone less than 10 mm, tamsulosin (Flomax)
Hydration
Strain urine

76
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When is an urgent urological consult warranted?

A

Urosepsis
Acute renal failure
Anuria
Unyielding pain, N/V

77
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Epidemiology of Blunt Trauma to the Urogenital Region

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MVA
Falls from heights
Direct blows to the torso or external genitalia
Injuries to the female genitalia (pelvic fractures, physical or sexual assault)
Testicular injuries

78
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Initial Management of Genitourinary Trauma

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Identification and stabilization of life-threatening injuries
Rarely life-threatening

79
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Secondary Survey of GU Trauma for Both Genders

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Inspect perineum and external genitalia
Blood on underwear
Folds of buttocks for perineal lacerations (pelvic fracture)
Rectal exam

80
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What are we looking for with a rectal exam in a GU trauma?

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Sphincter tone
Presence of blood
Position of prostate

81
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Secondary Survey of GU Trauma for Males

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Examine scrotum for bruising or testicular rupture

Look for blood at penile meatus

82
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Secondary Survey of GU Trauma for Females

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Vaginal introitus for lacerations or hematoma
Bimanual exam if suspicion of pelvic trauma, hematoma, or bruising
Any sign of vaginal blood, need a speculum exam to look for vaginal laceration

83
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When should you suspect a urethral injury?

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Blood at urethral meatus
Gross hematuria
Inability to void
Absent or abnormally positioned prostate
Ecchymosis or hematoma of penis, scrotum or perineum
Plain films reveal a pelvic fracture
84
Q

What must be done prior to insertion of a foley catheter in GU trauma?

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Retrograde urethrogram (RUG)

85
Q

When should you evaluate for bladder rupture?

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Foley catheter has been placed and there is gross hematuria or pelvic fracture with microscopic hematuria

86
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What tests can evaluate for a bladder rupture?

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Retrograde cystography

Retrograde CT cystography

87
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Define Bladder Contusion

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Partial thickness injury to the bladder wall without rupture

88
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When does an intraperitoneal rupture occur?

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Blunt force injury to the lower abdomen with a full bladder

89
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What does an intraperitoneal rupture result in?

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Rupture of the bladder dome followed by extravasation of urine into the peritoneal cavity

90
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When does an extraperitoneal rupture occur?

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In association with pelvic fractures

91
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When should you suspect renal injuries?

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Bruising, pain, or tenderness of the flank or abdomen
Posterior rib or spine fractures
Hematuria (gross or microscopic)
Shock
Fever, flank mass
92
Q

Work Up of Renal Injuries

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UA

Renal imaging

93
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Indications for Renal Imaging

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Penetrating trauma
Lower rib fracture
Gross hematuria
Blunt trauma with microscopic hematuria plus shock
Clinical signs indicating abdominal organ injury or significant deceleration injury