from Subsection 4J - Clinical – Genitourinary
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 27 June 2025
The observation unit (OU) is an alternative to hospitalization for selected patients and allows the clinician to assess patient response to therapy, and to detect any other hidden pathology or complications. In the OU, management includes IV antibiotics, antiemetics, IV fluids, and treatment of fever and pain. By reducing the number of hospital admissions for acute cystitis and pyelonephritis there can be significant cost savings for both the patient and the health care system.
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