Urine Dipstick Teaching for PLAB2 |OSCE Skills Station|

Описание: In this PLAB 2-focused video, we cover the complete urine dipstick examination, starting from initial urine inspection to interpreting dipstick results. This station is commonly tested in PLAB 2 and follows NICE and GMC standards.

What’s included:

1. Visual Inspection of Urine:

Colour: Normal (straw-coloured) vs dark, red, cloudy, or orange

Clarity: Clear vs cloudy (infection or contamination)

Odour: Sweet (suggestive of ketonuria/diabetes), foul (infection)



2. Urine Dipstick Procedure:

Explain procedure to the patient (ICE approach if required)

Use clean gloves and check expiry date of the dipstick

Dip the strip and time it accurately (usually 60 seconds)

Compare the strip to the color chart on the container



3. Dipstick Interpretation:

Leukocytes & Nitrites: Suggestive of UTI

Protein: May indicate kidney issues or infection

Blood: Infection, trauma, stones, or malignancy

Glucose: Diabetes or pregnancy-related glycosuria

Ketones: Starvation, uncontrolled diabetes

pH and Specific Gravity: Hydration status and acid-base balance

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