A 45 year old diabetic patient presents with 2 days of bilateral flank pain and fever. Tem 38

  • HR 100
  • BP 103/74
  • RR 15
  • SpO2 99% RA

Flank pain and fever in diabetes

1. List (2) significant abnormalities on the CT and state your diagnosis. (3 marks) 3 marks

2. For any patient suspected of renal/ureteric calculi, list (3) indications for advanced imaging. (3 marks) 3 marks

3. Outline your management of this patient in the ED (4 marks) 4 marks

4. Name (2) common causative organisms for this condition. (2 marks) 2 marks