Urine Output

Question: How do you measure urine output?

Answer

Monitoring the patient

Question: How do you measure urine output?

Answer:

  • Insert urinary catheter
  • Record residual volume
  • Measure the amount of urine produced each hour

Question: What is normal urine output?

Answer

Measuring urine output

Question: How do you measure urine output?

Answer:

  • Insert urinary catheter
  • Record residual volume
  • Measure the amount of urine produced each hour

Question: What is normal urine output?

Answer: 0.5 ml/kg or approximately 30 ml per hour.

Question: Why might urine output be low?

Answer

Measuring urine output

Question: How do you measure urine output?

Answer:

  • Insert urinary catheter
  • Record residual volume
  • Measure the amount of urine produced each hour

Question: What is normal urine output?

Answer: 0.5 ml/kg or approximately 30 ml per hour.

Question: Why might urine output be low?

Answer: Urine output might be low due to:

  • Blood loss
  • Low blood pressure

If there is a problem:

  • Check airway
  • Check breathing
  • Give oxygen
  • Get help
  • Might need fluid
  • Flush the catheter to check it's not blocked