Two urinary diversion techniques—nephrostomy and cystostomy—ensure temporary or permanent drainage from the kidneys or bladder and help prevent urinary tract infection or kidney failure. (See Urinary diversion techniques
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Two urinary diversion techniques—nephrostomy and cystostomy—ensure temporary or permanent drainage from the kidneys or bladder and help prevent urinary tract infection or kidney failure. (See Urinary diversion techniques, page 512.)
Equipment
Antiseptic swabs ▪ linen-saver pad ▪ paper bag ▪ gloves ▪ sterile gloves ▪ precut 4″ × 4″ sterile drain dressings or transparent semipermeable dressings ▪ hypoallergenic adhesive tape.
Urinary Diversion Techniques
Cystostomy
Nephrostomy Implementation
Special Considerations
Patient Teaching
Complications
Documentation
References
1 The Joint Commission. (2012). Standard NPSG.01.01.01. Comprehensive accreditation manual for hospitals: The official handbook. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission. (Level I)
2 The Joint Commission. (2012). Standard NPSG.07.01.01. Comprehensive accreditation manual for hospitals: The official handbook. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission. (Level I)
3 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (October 2002). Guideline for hand hygiene in health-care settings. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 51(RR-16), 1–45. (Level I)
4 World Health Organization. (2009). WHO guidelines on hand hygiene in health care: First global patient safety challenge. Clean care is safer care. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. (Level I)
5 The Joint Commission. (2012). Standard RC.01.03.01. Comprehensive accreditation manual for hospitals: The official handbook. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: The Joint Commission. (Level I)
Additional References
Hautmann, R. (2007). Urinary diversion. Urology, 69(1 Suppl.), 17–49.
Taylor, C., et al. (2011). Fundamentals of nursing: The art and science of nursing care (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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