Kidney and urological disorders

Management of Urosepsis

Urosepsis is a life-threatening systemic infection caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) that progresses to systemic inflammatory response and organ dysfunction. It may develop from infections involving any part of the urinary tract, including cystitis, pyelonephritis, urinary tract obstruction, infected urinary stones, or catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI).

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)- Management

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is a urinary tract infection that occurs in a patient with an indwelling urinary catheter or within 48 hours of catheter removal. It is one of the most common healthcare-associated infections worldwide and accounts for a significant proportion of nosocomial infections.

Acute Pyelonephritis- Management

Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection involving the renal pelvis, calyces, and renal parenchyma. It represents an upper urinary tract infection (UTI) and is generally more severe than cystitis because of the risk of renal damage, bacteraemia, sepsis, and acute kidney injury.

Acute cystitis (lower urinary tract infection)

Acute cystitis is an infection of the lower urinary tract involving the urinary bladder and, in some cases, the urethra. It is the most common form of urinary tract infection (UTI) and occurs predominantly in women due to their shorter urethra and proximity of the urethral opening to the perineum.