SOAP – Headaches
Headaches Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Diffuse pain in some part of the head or pain located above the orbitomeatal line of the head. […]
Month: December 2019
SOAP – Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Infection of the urinary tract in the absence of comorbidities such as diabetes, pregnancy, or physiologic […]
SOAP – Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Unintentional loss of urine. B.Types. 1.Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): Occurs during physical exertion (sneezing, coughing, exercise). 2.Urgency […]
SOAP – Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.An infection (usually from bacteria but also from viruses, fungi, or parasites) that results in swelling of the […]
SOAP – Prostatitis
Prostatitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammation of the prostate gland, which can be caused by infection or persistent irritation of the gland. B.Can […]
SOAP – Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a clinical syndrome with specific features of proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia or hypoproteinemia. B.The […]
SOAP – Nephrolithiasis
Nephrolithiasis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Formation of a kidney stone, an organized mass of crystals that grows on the surface of a renal […]
SOAP – Metabolic Acidosis
Metabolic Acidosis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Low arterial pH and low HCO3. B.Low pCO2 after respiratory compensation. Incidence A.Metabolic acidosis occurs frequently in […]
SOAP – Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.See Box 5.6. B.Serum phosphorus less than 3.5 mg/dL. C.Moderate hypophosphatemia less than 2.5 mg/dL. D.Severe hypophosphatemia less than […]
SOAP – Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.See Box 5.5 for further details. B.Serum sodium less than 135 mEq/L (measured by ion-specific electrode; see Box 5.5). a.Mild: 130 […]