process of inserting a tube through the urethra into the bladder.

is not performed without a doctor's order.

2 Types of Catheters SI

used to obtain a specimen or to empty the bladder and is then removed.

is inserted and left in place for continuous urine drainage (usually a foley)

Poor infection control by healthcare workers during the placement of urinary catheters is a common cause of _____

the most commonly acquired infections in a hospital due to poor infection control.

must be maintained during catheterization to avoid infection and injury to the patient.

Patients are often transported to Radiology Department with indwelling catheter attached the drainage bag to the UNDERSIDE of the

must not be coiled

Drainage bag should be kept ____ the level of urinary bladder to maintain the gravity flow and to prevent REFLUX of urine to the bladder

should be consulted to determine whether urinary output is being monitored or whether the urine is being saved for laboratory testing purposes

The technologist should never take it upon him- or herself to disconnect the catheter from the drainage system, nor should the technologist empty the drainage bag without a?

Two common methods of temporary or permanent urinary drainage SC

- placed directly into the bladder through an abdominal incision. - This method is sometimes chosen to divert the flow of urine from the urethral route after gynecologic surgery, urethral injuries, prostatic obstructions, chronic incontinence, loss of bladder control.

believed to reduce the risk of infection as a long-term method of bladder drainage and to facilitate normal urination after surgical procedures.

which is an external catheter. This is changed every 24 HOURS TO 48 HOURS. This helps to reduce the possibility of acquiring a UTI.

imaging technique used to visualize the urinary bladder.

2 modalities used to observe the bladder as it fills and empties

Cystography helps diagnose bladder conditions like? TTV

backflow of urine into the ureters

Different types of cystography procedures exist like?

Imaging of both the bladder and urethra

Assessing the bladder's ability to empty

Examining the urethra during urination

• imaging technique used to visualize the kidneys and ureters.

Retrograde pyelography helps diagnose ureteral obstructions caused by: STSS

Retrograde Pyelography is usually performed in a CYSTOSCOPY SUITE under the guidance of a?

- requires special care and sensitivity - Only experienced healthcare professionals should perform

emphasizes radiation safety during PEDIATRIC UROLOGIC IMAGING, particularly for procedures like VOIDING CYSTOURETHROGRAMS

It involves injecting contrast medium through a catheter placed into the ureter

Infection Control