URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

1. Anatomy

   • Male
     • measures 16cm
     • Prostatic
     • Membranous
     • Spongy
   • Female
     • behind the pubic symphysis
     • measures 4cm
     • Prostatic
     • Membranous

2. Clinical Presentations

   • Cystitis
   • Urethritis
   • Catheter-Associated UTIs
   • Acute Pyelonephritis

3. General Symptoms

   • Dysuria
   • Hematuria
   • Malaise
   • fever
   • Lower back or side pain
   • urgent urination
   • nocturia

4. Diagnosis

   • Urine Specimen Collection
     • collecting a mid-stream
     • collect urine is in the morning
   • Clean Catch Process
     • Clean the perianal area
     • catch urine sample
     • wear gloves
   • Special Considerations for Individuals with I/DD
     • "toilet hat"
     • use a specialized ultra-absorbent gel