X-ray KUB

Subject: Medical and Surgical Nursing I (Theory)

Overview

KUB stands for kidneys, ureter, and bladder in medicine and refers to an abdominal diagnostic imaging procedure (KUB). An AP (anteroposterior) abdomen x-ray is a KUB. KUB is utilized to diagnose several gastrointestinal diseases as well as kidney stones and foreign things in children. The portable x-ray machine would be used to check for sponge or clamps in the operating room before the patient's wound was closed. No specific diet, fluid restriction, medication, or other preparation is necessary for a KUB investigation. Usually, a hospital gown is essential for the patient.

KUB stands for kidneys, ureter, and bladder in medicine and refers to an abdominal diagnostic imaging procedure (KUB). An AP (anteroposterior) abdomen x-ray is a KUB.

Purposes:

  • KUB is utilized to diagnose several gastrointestinal diseases as well as kidney stones and foreign things in children.
  • Additionally, it serves as a pre-film for barium enema and intravenous pyelograms on instruments like ureteral stents and nasogastric or Naso intestinal tubes.
  • The portable x-ray machine would be used to check for sponge or clamps in the operating room before the patient's wound was closed.

Preparation:

  • No special diet, fluid restriction, medication, or other preparation is necessary for a KUB study. Usually, a hospital gown is required for the patient.

Retrograde pyelogram

The bladder, ureters, and renal pelvis can all be seen on an x-ray during a retrograde pyelogram. In general, This test is carried out as part of a technique termed cystoscopy, which involves viewing the bladder through an endoscope. Contrast dye, which improves the x-ray image, can be inserted into the utters using a catheter during a cystoscopy.

Purposes

When a tumor, stone, blood clot, stricture in the kidney or ureters, or another obstruction is suspected, a retrograde pyelogram may be performed on the patient.

  • It assesses the lower part of the ureters where the obstruction to urine flow is present.
  • It is also used to assess where a catheter or ureteral stent should be inserted.

Procedure

  • Give the patient a gown to wear and ask them to take off any clothing, jewelry, or other anything that might get in the way of the treatment.
  • The arm or hand may be used to introduce an intravenous line.
  • Before inserting the endoscope, give a sedative or general anesthetic through the IV.
  • Through the urethral opening, an endoscope will be introduced and advanced into the bladder. A catheter may be put into one or both ureters after the endoscope has been positioned so that the bladder can be inspected.
  • The catheters will be used to administer the contrast dye.
  • At predetermined intervals, a series of x-rays will be taken.
  • Get rid of the catheter. The doctor will assess whether the contrast dye has been retained.

References

  • cancer.net › Navigating Cancer Care › Diagnosing Cancer › Tests and Procedures
  • hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/test_procedures/gastroenterology/esophagogastroduodenoscopy_92,p07717/
  • Mandal, G. (August 2013). A Textbook of Adult Health Nursing (2nd ed.). Dilllibazar kathmandu: Makalu publication house. Retrieved August 2013
  • nhs.uk/Conditions/Endoscopy/Pages/Introduction.aspx
  • pancreasfoundation.org/endoscopic-ultrasound-eus/
  • safe-practices.org/CAUTI/cauti.pdf
  • stvincent.org › Health Library
Things to remember
  • KUB refers to a diagnostic medical imaging technique of the abdomen and stands for kidneys, ureter and bladder (KUB).  
  • KUB is used to detect kidney stones, foreign bodies in children . 
  • To diagnosis some gastrointestinal disorders. 
  • It is also used as a preliminary flim for an intravenous pyelogram  
  • A KUB study requires no special diet, fluid restriction, medications or other prepration. 
Questions and Answers

KUB stands for kidneys, ureter, and bladder in medicine and refers to a diagnostic abdominal imaging technique. An AP (anteroposterior) abdominal x-ray is a KUB.

Purposes:

  • KUB is utilized to diagnose several gastrointestinal diseases as well as kidney stones and foreign things in children.
  • Additionally, it serves as a prelim for an intravenous pyelogram and a barium enema of instruments like ureteral stents and nasogastric or nasointestinal tubes.
  • The portable x-ray machine would be used to check for sponge or clamps in the operating room before the patient's incision was closed.

An x-ray technique called a retrograde pyleograde makes it possible to see the kidney pelvis, ureters, and bladder. This test is typically carried out as part of a procedure called cystoscopy, which involves viewing the bladder through an endoscope. Contrast dye, which helps improve the x-ray image, can be injected into the utters during a cystocopy via a catheter.

Purposes:

When a person is suspected of having an obstruction, such as a tumor, stone, blood clot, or stricture in the kidney or ureters, a retrograde pyelogram may be used.

  • It assesses the lower part of the ureters where the obstruction to urine flow is present.
  • It is also used to assess where a catheter or ureteral stent should be inserted.

Procedure:

  • Give the patient a gown to wear and ask them to take off any clothing, jewelry, or other anything that might get in the way of the treatment.
  • The arm or hand may be used to introduce an intravenous line.
  • Before inserting the endoscope, give a sedative or general anesthetic through the IV.
  • Through the urethral opening, an endoscope will be introduced and advanced into the bladder. Once the endoscope is in position, the bladder can be examined, and one or both ureters may be catheterized.
  • The catheters will be used to administer the contrast dye.
  • At predetermined intervals, a series of x-rays will be taken.
  • We'll get rid of the catheter. The doctor will assess whether the contrast dye has been retained.

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