Urology for Primary Care- UTIs, reflux, and testicles

Specialists in urological care for babies and toddlers, nurse practitioners Bethany Cichon and Jessica Olivero deliver this talk covering urinary tract infections, vesicoureteral reflux undescended testicles. They review UTI symptoms by age group, advise on appropriate and sensitive use of antibiotics, and clarify why clinicians should avoid ordering urinalyses in the absence of symptoms. Next, they explain VUR diagnosis and how to treat it according to severity. Finally, they discuss distinguishing undescended testicles from those that are simply in retreat (think: stress and cold) and when to consider surgical correction. Bonus: Hear current thoughts on discussing circumcision with families.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify when to initiate treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs), when to suspect vesicoureteral reflux, and how to select appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment options

• Differentiate between undescended testicles and retractile testicles based on clinical presentation and physical exam findings

• Recognize postoperative urologic emergencies and distinguish them from expected postoperative outcomes

Target audience:

Primary Care (Pediatricians and Family Practice)

Disclosures:

No one involved in the planning or presentation of this activity has any relevant financial relationships with a commercial interest to disclose.

Accreditation Statement

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification of Continuing Medical Education.