Blood at the urethral meatus, a palpable full bladder, inability to void, and/or gross hematuria are common findings with urethral trauma.
Found in 14% of pelvic fractures
High associa...
Males:
Blood at the urethral meatus
Gross hematuria
Females:
Blood in the vaginal vault
Exam of the torso and pelvis dur...
Urethral contusions, lacerations, and avulsi...
Concurrent traumatic injuries
Need for emergent operative management of urethral, penile, or bladder injuries
Partial lacerations:
Managed with urethral or suprapub...
Consult urology before attempting to insert a Foley in a trauma patient in whom urethral injury is highly suspected.
Passing a Foley catheter against resistance could convert a part...
Goldman SM, Sandler CM, Corriere JN Jr., et al. Blunt urethral trauma: A unified, anatomical mechanical classification. J Urology. 1997;157:85–89.
Marx JA, Hockberger RS, ...
665.50 Other injury to pelvic organs, unspecified as to episode of care or not applicable
867.0 Injury to bladder and urethra, without mention of open wound into cavity
867.1 Injury to bladder...
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