Renal colic: current protocols for emergency presentations
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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
Mike Leveridge1, Frank T D'Arcy, Dermot O'Kane
1aDepartments of Urology and Oncology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada bDepartment of Surgery, Urology Unit, University of Melbourne, Austin Health cOlivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute dPeter McCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Abstract:
Flank pain caused by renal colic is a common presentation to emergency departments. This paper reviews the acute clinical assessment of these patients, outlines appropriate diagnostic strategies with labwork and imaging and updates the reader on conservative treatments, suitable choices for analgesia and indications for surgical intervention. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment instituted in the Emergency Department can rapidly and effectively manage this excruciatingly painful condition.
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