medical abbreviations used when talking about the Urinary System

1. Medical terminologyChapter 9H PresentationUrinary System (abbreviations) By: Jenna Dillon

2. KUB (Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder) This is an x-ray taken of abdomen Demonstrates the kidneys, ureters, and bladder Does not use any contrast chemical dye to visualize images Also referred to as flat-plate abdomen

3. Picture of KUB

4. GU (Genitourinary) Also referred to as the Urinary System Main function – filter and remove waste products in blood These materials result in production and excretion of urine from the body One of the hardest working systems in the body

5. Picture of a Female Genitourinary (GU) tract

6. BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) This is a blood test to measure kidney function Via level of nitrogenous waste (urea) that is in the blood

7. CRF (Chronic Renal Failure) This is a slow loss of kidney function over time Main function of kidney Remove wastes & excess water from body Early symptoms of CRF often do not occur until function is less than one-tenth normal

8. ESWL (Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy) This medical treatment uses an artificial kidney machine that filters the blood of a person to remove waste products This technique is used for patients who have defective kidneys Is lifesaving!!

9. Picture of ESWL