Urinary Tract Infection

• Causative Agent: Escherichia coli
• Pathophysiology of UTI: Bacteria travel up to the urethra from the vagina or rectum into the bladder, this infection mostly occurs in women than men because women have a shorter urethra, and the urethra is much closer to the vagina and anus making it much easier to the bacteria travel to their destination.
• Contributing Factors for UTI

  Hormonal changes

  Growing uterus applies pressure to the bladder

  Urine becomes more concentrated

  Wiping from the back to the front

  Intercourse can push bacteria up into the urethra

  Group Beta Streptococcus
• SIGNS OF MORE SERIOUS OR KIDNEY INFECTION CAN INCLUDE:

  Nausea and vomiting

  High fever

  Chills or pain in one or both sides of abdomen and back
• TREATMENT FOR UTI:

  Water therapy

  Antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, and Cephalosporins)

  Supplements (Cranberry Juice, Acai berry and Coconut Juice)
• NURSING INTERVENTIONS FOR UTI: (WOMEN)

  Voiding frequently (at least every 2 hours)

  Developing a habit of urinating as soon as the need is felt and emptying the bladder completely when urinating

  Wiping front to back after voiding and bowel movements

  Wearing cotton, not synthetic fiber, underwear

  Voiding immediately after sexual intercourse

  Drinking a glass of cranberry juice daily

  Drink water
• SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

  • Burning or painful urination
  • Frequent urination or feeling like you have to pee often
  • Trouble peeing
  • Cloudy, dark, or blood tinged urine
  • Urine with a different/bad odor
  • Pelvic or lower back pain
  • Low-grade fever
• 200-400 ml of urine to expel
•  Urinary Statis is defined literally as the stopping of urine
• polyhydramnios is the term for having too much amniotic fluid / excessive amniotic fluid
• age of viability: 7 months, 8 months, 9 months
• RISK FACTORS FOR UTI

  Maternal Diabetes

  Obesity

  Sickle cell disease

  Having several children

  History of reoccurring UTIs

  Previous Urinary Tract Surgery

  Being sexually active

  Damage to nerves that control bladder