Haeamturia

Question 1

What should you suspect with haeamturia?

Answer 1

cancer till proven otherwise

Question 2

How do you manage haematuria?

Answer 2

• encourage fluids

- treat any UTI

Question 3

When do you admit patients with haematuria?

Answer 3

1. clots/retention: 3 way catheter + bladder irrigation
2. anaemic/renal impairment
3. tachycardic/hypotensive
4. prolonged bleeding
5. elderly/frail
   - OTHERWISE next available haematuria clinic appointment

Question 4

What Ix are done for haematuria?

Answer 4

• CTU (with contrast) – check for cancer

- Cystoscopy