Acute Pyelonephritis

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (123 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Mar 2023

Last Review Date

1 Mar 2023

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection causing inflammation of the kidneys. Pyelonephritis occurs as a complication of an ascending urinary tract infection that spreads from the bladder to the kidneys. Symptoms usually include fever, flank pain, nausea, vomiting, burning with urination, increased frequency, and urgency. This activity outlines the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of acute pyelonephritis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with the condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the population most at risk for pyelonephritis.
  • Describe expected signs and symptoms in a patient with pyelonephritis.
  • Distinguish patients that can be managed on an outpatient basis from patients that require inpatient treatment.
  • Explain the importance of a coordinated, interprofessional team approach to caring for patients with acute pyelonephritis.

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This was under Pediatric infectious disease but most of the cases/ material was about adults

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