Characteristics of Patients with Renal Colic in the Emergency Department
Author Information
Author(s): Serinken Mustafa, Karcioglu Ozgur, Turkcuer Ibrahim, Ozkan Halis Ilke, Keysan Mustafa Kemal, Bukiran Aytaç
Primary Institution: Pamukkale University, School of Medicine, Denizli, Turkey
Hypothesis
This study is designed to evaluate the characteristics of adult patients presenting with pain and diagnosed with renal colic in the emergency department.
Conclusion
Patients with atypical presentations stay longer in the ED and are likely to undergo additional tests in management.
Supporting Evidence
- Women stayed longer in the ED compared to men.
- Absence of hematuria in urinalysis was associated with increased length of stay.
- The peak incidence of patients diagnosed with renal colic was noted in August.
Takeaway
This study looked at people who had severe kidney pain and found that women tend to stay longer in the emergency room than men.
Methodology
The study analyzed consecutive adult patients diagnosed with urolithiasis or renal colic, collecting sociodemographic data and clinical findings retrospectively.
Potential Biases
Physicians were more likely to order tests for female patients and those without hematuria, which may introduce bias in diagnosis.
Limitations
The study was retrospective and excluded patients with primary complaints other than pain.
Participant Demographics
Male patients constituted 75.7% with a mean age of 31.1 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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