Intravenous Pyelography: Week 5
Intravenous Pyelography: Week 5
Intravenous Pyelography: Week 5
College of Nursing
NURSING SKILLS OUTPUT (NSO)
INTRAVENOUS PYELOGRAPHY
I. DESCRIPTION
II. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENTS
III. PROCEDURE
1. A cannula is inserted in the vein usually in the arm where in a contrast media is injected.
2. Using the X-ray, the contrast media is seen and termed as renal blush.
3. X ray shots are taken in intervals to capture the way it travels inside the urinary system.
4. After three (3) minutes of X-ray shots, the calices and renal pelvis can now be seen.
5. After 9 to 13 minutes it goes to the bladder.
6. The contrast is excreted or removed from the bloodstream via the kidneys.
7. A post micturition X-ray is then taken in order to compare the images for more evidence of
pathology.
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V. NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
Before the Procedure:
1. Assess the history of allergy, medications currently taken and risk of pregnancy for
women.
2. Check if consent is properly signed.
3. Emphasize to the patient that nothing should be taken or ingested 12 hours before the
procedure.
After the Procedure:
1. Monitor the intake and output strictly especially the next 24 hours.
2. Assess for adverse reactions.
3. Assess the puncture site for active bleeding
4. Document the findings properly.
SOURCES:
1. https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=ivp
2. http://nursingcrib.com/medical-laboratory-diagnostic-test/intravenous-pyelography/
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