Urinary Disorder
Questions?
- Is this a new problem?
- Is there any change in urine colour?
- Any blood in the urine?
- Any new incontinence, frequency or urgency?
- Are they passing normal amounts?
- Drinking normally?
- Thirsty?
- Consider hypercalcaemia.
Grade 1 (Green)
Advice
Nil applicable
Grade 2 (Amber)
- Mild to moderate symptoms, with an increase in frequency, urgency, dysuria or nocturia.
- Some reduction in output.
Advice
Contact the Acute Oncology Helpline immediately:
(Mon-Fri 9-5): 07831 147653
Out of hours: 0208 672 1255 ask for the oncology out of hours service
Grade 3 (Red)
- Severe symptoms with severe reduction in urine output.
- Possible retention/obstruction.
- New incontinence.
- New or increasing haematuiria.
Advice
Contact the Acute Oncology Helpline immediately:
(Mon-Fri 9-5): 07831 147653
Out of hours: 0208 672 1255 ask for the oncology out of hours service
