- After completion of the procedure, the patient will need to stay in bed for at least 4 hours.
- Due to the risk of possible kidney injury with internal bleeding, a responsible adult should stay with the patient to observe for the following possible symptoms and inform the medical staff immediately：
- Drained fluid turning bloody or non-stop bloody fluid
- Change or loss of consciousness
- Rapid heart rate and/or lower blood pressure
- Look after your nephrostomy. There should be no pulling, bending or twisting of the tube.
- Pay attention to the amount and color of the drained fluid in the bag everyday. Empty the bag when it is half full.
- Schedule an appointment to change the drainage tube if there are signs of tube obstruction such as leaking from the wound, sudden decrease in drained volume, or evident debris buildup causing poor flow. Otherwise, the drainage tube should be changed every 3 months.
- If there is any fever or signs of sudden evident tube malfunction, go to the ER.
- Keep the wound clean and dry. Change wound dressing daily after proper cleaning and removal of buildup and sterilization.
Percutaneous Nephrostomy Aftercare
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