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Bladder trauma
definition
blunt trauma result in big bruises or rupture of bladder
penetrating trauma can be from instrumentation
signs and symptoms
haematuria
distended bladder
blood at urinary meatus
ecchymosis in area of injuryin blunt trauma
painful micturition
shock due to massive haemorrhage
diagnostic tests
computed axial tomography scan
ultrasonography to establish extent of trauma
x-ray of bladder
biopsy
urinalysis
pathophysiology
but can occur with surgery and certain medical procedure
in severe cases bladder can even rupture
often happens with blunt force trauma
bladder trauma arises with some mechanical force
full bladder is more likely to be injured
bladder trauma means injury of bladder
as it distends and shrinks accordingly
causes
falls from high places
heavy objects falling on the lower abdomen
car crushes
bullets
knives
shrapnel
nursing care plan
catheterize as ordered
prepare for surgical repair of bladder if indicated
monitor intake and output
treat shock and haemorrhage
