Nephrostomy Tube Placement
Care Before the Procedure
- Kidney imaging
- Blood and urine tests
- Infection screening
- Consent discussion
Care During the Procedure
- Local anesthesia
- Imaging-guided tube placement
- Secure fixation of tube
- Monitoring for complications
Care After the Procedure
- Tube care education
- Monitoring urine output
- Follow-up imaging
- Planning definitive treatment
Eligibility
- Kidney obstruction patients
- Severe urinary blockage
- Tumor-related obstruction
- Infection with urinary retention
- Kidney imaging
- Blood and urine tests
- Infection screening
- Consent discussion
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