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Acute Medicine | Infectious diseases | Investigation and management of urinary tract infection

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Investigation and Management of Urinary Tract Infection
Session Overview
Description
This session covers the investigation and management of a patient presenting with dysuria.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Recall the anatomy of the genitourinary tract
  • Explain the pathophysiology of infective causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Outline the principles of management of UTI
  • Identify general measures to prevent recurrent UTI

Dysuria is a common symptom, affecting around a quarter of adult women each year and is defined by a burning or stinging sensation on urination. The most common cause in adult women is a lower UTI. There are also other important causes of dysuria, especially in men, which are highlighted in the session Causes of Dysuria (003-0116). This session will concentrate on the investigation and management of UTI in women and men.


PRM123
Type
Delivery
Title
Acute Medicine | Infectious diseases | Investigation and management of urinary tract infection
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Infectious disease
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
Acute Medicine (ACUMEN) (eIntegrity), Infectious diseases, 02_100 Investigation and management of urinary tract infection
Price:
$19.00
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