URINARY TRACT SYSTEM

• urinary tract system


  works as your body's filtration system.
• urine


  in this form, the body removes all toxins and wastes
• kidneys


  They filter your blood and make pee, which your body then eliminates
• at the back of our abdomen, below our rib cage

  where is our kidney located?
• about the size of our fist


  size of our kidney
• 120-150 quarts (113.6 - 141.95 liters)


  how much do our kidney filter a blood per day?
• 1-2 quarts (0.95 - 1.95 liters)


  how much pee does our body produce?
• ureters


  these two thin tubes inside your pelvis carry pee from your kidneys to your bladder
• 9 inch


  how long is our ureters
• bladder


  this holds pee until you're ready to empty it (pee)
• bladder


  It's hollow, made of muscle, and shaped like a triangular balloon
• up to 2 cups at a time


  how much pee at a time does bladder can hold
• peeing


  it is is when you empty your bladder
• urethra


  This tube carries pee from your bladder out of your body.
• sphincter muscle


  These ring-like muscles open and close to let pee out.
• UTI and STI


  these infections occur when bacteria enter your urinary tract through your urethra.
• antibiotics


  medication that heal care providers prescribe when suffering UTI and STI
• kidney stones


  are small masses that form when waste products clump together
• kidney stones


  can cause severe pain and block the flow of pee.
• urethral stones


  kidney stones that move to your ureter
• urinary incontinence


  causes pee to leak when you don't want it to.
• overactive bladder


  happens when you feel the sudden urge to pee more often
• urinary retention


  is a condition where your bladder doesn't completely empty each time.
• urinalysis or urine test


  test that examines the color, appearance, chemical and microscopic aspects of your pee.
• kidney function test


  this test measures how well your kidneys are working. It can involve both a blood test and a urine test.
• blood test


  this tests can give healthcare providers clues as to what's going on inside your body
• blood test


  this tests show what types of chemicals, proteins and other substances are in your blood.
• urine culture


  this type of test involves growing bacteria from a urine sample
• urine culture


  Your provider may order this test after they diagnose a UTI
• urine culture


  This helps them pinpoint exactly what bacteria caused the UTI.
• Drink lots of water,Eat a balanced diet, Empty your bladder fully, Wipe the genital right way, Keep your genital area clean 


  How to keep your urinary system healthy?
• drink lots of water


  staying hydrated will flush out your system and can help you prevent kidney stones and UTIs.
• eat a balanced diet


  low-sodium, high-calcium foods may prevent kidney stones.
• empty your bladder fully


  make sure you let all your pee out when you use the toilet. Don't hold pee in for long periods of time.
• wipe the genitals right away


  if you have a vagina, you should always wipe front to back after using the toilet.
• keep your genital clean


  use mild soap and water to clean your genitals and try to bathe or shower daily. Wear comfortable, loose underwear.
• urinary catheter


  leads to a drainage bag. They come in many sizes and types.
• in-dwelling

  intermittent

  external


  types of urinary catheter
• 1. Foley Catheter

  2. Urine Bag

  3. Sterile Gloves

  4. 10cc syringe

  5. KY jelly

  6. Plaster


  Needed materials before Urinary Catheter Insertion