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What I’m reading: A must read review of UTI criteria

By |2016-12-14T12:56:56-05:00December 20th, 2013|Infectious Diseases, Urology|

In general it is a good idea to be familiar with the clinical practice guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. We see enough UTIs in the ED that it is always helpful to review. Check it out here The big take home points are: Diagnosis is MOST supported by pyuria and >50,000 colonies/mL on culture Follow up should occur [...]

Briefs: It’s a private matter…

By |2016-12-14T12:56:59-05:00June 27th, 2013|Briefs, Urology|

A 3 year old male presents with the chief complaint of "privates swollen." He was previously well until today, and after itching in his underpants in the morning mom checked and saw that her son had "Crazy swelling of his wee wee." He has been able to void normally, and denies pain. He is afebrile and has not had any [...]

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