Appendix 6

Abbreviations and terminology

Abbreviation/termMeaning
ABCDEStructured initial assessment of airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, and full exposure/examination.
CRPC-reactive protein.
ESBLExtended-spectrum beta-lactamases.
HbHemoglobin.
KZCode for a source from the Republic of Kazakhstan in the appendices and reference list.
INTCode for an international source in the appendices and reference list.
MDRMultidrug resistance in microorganisms.
NEWSAn early warning score for clinical deterioration.
PCNLPercutaneous nephrolithotomy.
RIRSRetrograde intrarenal surgery.
SIRSSystemic inflammatory response syndrome.
qSOFAA brief score assessing the risk of adverse outcomes in suspected infection.
ABTAntibacterial therapy.
BPHBenign prostatic hyperplasia.
SWLExtracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
UTIUrinary tract infection.
CPClinical protocol.
CTComputed tomography.
CT urographyComputed tomography using a urinary tract protocol, with an excretory phase as indicated.
CT cystographyComputed tomography after active retrograde filling of the bladder with contrast solution.
MoH RKMinistry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
NLANormative legal act.
NSAIDsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
AURAcute urinary retention.
AKIAcute kidney injury.
ICUIntensive care unit.
PCRPolymerase chain reaction.
EMSEmergency medical services.
SOPStandard operating procedure.
TURTransurethral resection.
TURPTransurethral resection of the prostate.
USUltrasonography.
PCSPelvicalyceal (renal collecting) system.
NAATNucleic acid amplification test for pathogen detection.
PCNPercutaneous nephrostomy: drainage of the renal collecting system.
PCCProthrombin complex concentrate.
RUGRetrograde urethrography.
ASBAsymptomatic bacteriuria.
CAUTICatheter-associated urinary tract infection.