1. Urinary
System
Chapter 9
Shamela Marsh

2. Extracorporeal Shockwave
lithotripsy (ESWL)
 Isthe use of ultrasound waves to break up
stones. Process does not require invasive
surgery

3. Extracorporeal Shockwave
Lithotripsy

4. Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder (KUB)
 Isan X-ray taken of
the abdomen
demonstrating the
kidneys, ureters,
and bladder
without using any
contrast dye. Also
called a flat-plate
abdomen.

5. Genitourinary System (GU)
 Isthe organs of the
urinary system and
the female or male
sexual organs.

6. Catheterization (Cath)
 Isthe insertion of a
tube through the
urethra and into
the urinary bladder
for the purpose of
withdrawing urine
or inserting dye.

7. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
 Isan infection, usually from bacteria, of
any organ of the urinary system.
 Most often begins with cystitis and may
ascend into the ureters and kidneys.
 They are most common in women
because of their shorter urethra.

8. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)