Critical urologic skills and procedures in the emergency

Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. · Feb 2013

Critical urologic skills and procedures in the emergency department.

The evaluation and management of genitourinary emergencies is a fundamental component of the training and practice of emergency physicians. Urologic procedures are common in the emergency room. ⋯ This article discusses the most common urologic procedures in which emergency physicians must be proficient for rapid intervention to preserve function and avoid complications. An overview of each procedure is discussed as well as indications, contraindications, equipment, technique, and potential complications.

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- Maria R Ramos-Fernandez, Roberto Medero-Colon, and Lorraine Mendez-Carreno.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 65th Infantry Avenue Km 3.8, Carolina, PR 00985, USA. maria.ramos5@upr.edu
- Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am. 2013 Feb 1; 31 (1): 237260237-60.
AbstractThe evaluation and management of genitourinary emergencies is a fundamental component of the training and practice of emergency physicians. Urologic procedures are common in the emergency room. Emergency physicians play a vital role in the initial evaluation and treatment because delays in management can lead to permanent damage. This article discusses the most common urologic procedures in which emergency physicians must be proficient for rapid intervention to preserve function and avoid complications. An overview of each procedure is discussed as well as indications, contraindications, equipment, technique, and potential complications.Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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