Acute Pyelonephritis : Interprofessional Care

• Interprofessional Care
  • Hospitalization for patients with severe infections and complications
    • Such as nausea and vomiting with dehydration
  • Signs/symptoms typically improve within 48 to 72 hours after therapy starts
  • Drug therapy
    • Antibiotics
      • Parenteral administration in hospital to rapidly establish high drug levels
    • NSAIDs or antipyretic drugs
      • Fever
      • Discomfort
    • Urinary analgesics
  • Relapses may be treated with 6-week course of antibiotics
    • Antibiotic prophylaxis may be used for recurrent infection
    • Follow-up urine culture and imaging studies
  • Urosepsis is characterized by bacteriuria and bacteremia
    • Close observation and vital sign monitoring are essential
    • Prompt recognition and treatment of septic shock may prevent irreversible damage or death