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What happens during a nephrostomy?
In a successful nephrostomy, the catheter is inserted, and urine drains into the collection bag
Who does a nephrostomy?
A nephrostomy is performed by an interventional radiologist or urologist with special training in the procedure
Do you take nephrostomy tubes out when a cancer patient is put in hospice?
You don't. Urine/waste products will need to be drained by the tubes from the kidneys (ex. would be if pt had bladder cancer). Nephrostomy tubes should not cause pain and are necessary to provide comfort during the dying process.
What is a nephrostomy?
A nephrostomy is a surgical procedure by which a tube, stent, or catheter is inserted through the skin and into the kidney
Can people eat before a nephrostomy?
Patients should not eat for eight hours before a nephrostomy
What are tubes that lead to the kidney?
The three main tubes that are connected to the kidney are the renal artery in, the renal vein out and the ureter out. The renal artery in carries the oxygenated blood while the renal vein out carries the deoxygenated blood.
Does the kidney produce albumin?
If there is albumin in the urine, it is not because the kidney is producing it, but rather, because it is leaking into the urine from the blood.
What is the circular muscles that help keep urine from leaking?
Sphincter Muscles
How can you treat your dog for leaking urine when have no funds for vet?
Doggy diapers
Can too much sex lead to a woman leaking urine continousely?
If a woman is leaking continuously leaking urine it is probably NOT related to her sexual activities. More than likely it is cause by some undiagnosed medical condition or illness. The woman in question should seek medical attention as soon as possible for this problem.
What is the Temporary storage site for urine?
kidneys **actually the temporary storage site for urine is the urinary bladder.
Why does your menstruation smell like ammonia?
amonia smell comes from urine, you might have some urine leaking from a urinary tract infection?? see a dr.
