Be #urosceptical
July 1, 2019Ditch the Dipstick – for patients >65Yrs or Catheterised! Approx. 50% of over 65’s and most of those with catheters have asymptomatic bacteriuria. The patient… Read more
Necrotising Fasciitis
November 28, 2020Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is a rare but serious bacterial infection that affects the soft tissue and fascia (Fournier gangrene, is NF affecting the perineum). In… Read more
Urinary Catheterisation in ED
February 2, 2020Pre-catheterisation Confirm appropriate indication Relief of acute or chronic urinary retention Need for accurate measurements of urinary output in critically ill patients Patient requires prolonged… Read more
Urinary Retention
February 24, 2018A common problem which affects 1 in 10 men between 70-79yrs and 1 in 3 men 80-89yrs (10M:F) Signs/Symptoms Unable to pass urine (may be… Read more
