Q. Urine of long standing catheterization in an orthopaedic patient may at times likely be
a. Black
b. Purple
c. Cola coloured
d. Colourless
e. Dark yellow
Answer-
b
Purple urine or purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is uncommon entity following prolonged indwelling catheterization. Urinary pigments following bacterial infection may result in indigo and indirubin pigment production the combination of indigo(blue) and indirubin(red) results in purple urine.
Dark yellow urine indicates cobcentrated urune with low fluid intake.
Cola coloured or black urine may result from myoglobulinuria, following conditions with muscle damage or injuries.
a. Black
b. Purple
c. Cola coloured
d. Colourless
e. Dark yellow
Answer-
b
Purple urine or purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is uncommon entity following prolonged indwelling catheterization. Urinary pigments following bacterial infection may result in indigo and indirubin pigment production the combination of indigo(blue) and indirubin(red) results in purple urine.
Dark yellow urine indicates cobcentrated urune with low fluid intake.
Cola coloured or black urine may result from myoglobulinuria, following conditions with muscle damage or injuries.

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