title: Critical urologic skills and procedures in the emergency department.
abstract: 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. 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Maria R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Ramos-Fernandez
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Medero-Colon
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mendez-Carreno
mesh_terms: D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D060525:Pudendal Nerve; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*