(On-Demand) Body Systems 108 - The Urinary System
CEUs: RID - 0.1 (pending); CEAP - 1.0; IMIA - 0.1 (pending). Explore the urinary system's organs, common issues, and treatments to enhance health knowledge and boost your medical interpreting skills.
Introduction to GLOBO University
Welcome and Introduction
Learning Objectives
Urinary System
Overview of the Urinary System
The Kidneys: The Filtration Powerhouse
The Nephron: The Functional Unit
The Lower Tract: Ureters, Bladder and Urethra
Interpreting Common Urinary Symptoms
The Patient History & Physical Exam
Diagnostic Labs: Urinalysis and Urine Culture
Diagnostic Blood Tests: BUN, Creatinine, and GFR
Imaging the Urinary System
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Cystitis and Pyelonephritis
Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
Understanding Incontinence
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Introduction to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Advanced CKD and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Common Medications for Urinary Conditions
Procedures: Catheterization and Stents
Interventions for Kidney Stones and Blockages
Renal Replacement Therapy: Dialysis
The Healthcare Team: Nephrologist vs. Urologist