Bernard A.

Esto

BSN-3

INFLAMMATORY - UROLITHIASIS

MODULE #4

1. What are the RISK FACTORS?

Age - Stones are more common at the age group 20-50 years old. 
Gender - Urolithiasis occurs 3 times more frequently in men than in women.
 Family history/ Heredity - About 25% of patients with urolithiasis report that there is or was
another member of their family with the same problem.

2. What are the diagnostic tests?

General urine test (Urinalysis): There are usually red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the urine and
sometimes there are also elements of urinary tract infection. Biochemical blood analysis:
Measurement of urea, creatinine, uric acid and calcium in serum plasma.

3. What are the medical or surgical management? Not Nursing interventions.

The surgical management of renal and ureteral stones was forever changed 40 years ago with
the near simultaneous introduction of shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous approaches for
stone removal and ureteroscopic techniques. Open surgery for stone removal has effectively
disappeared in developed countries.