Cath is an abbreviation for catheterization, a procedure where a tube is inserted into a duct, cavity, or vessel either temporarily or permanently to drain or administer fluids. Cysto is an abbreviation for cystoscopy, a procedure where a cystoscope is inserted through the urethra to view the inner surface of the urinary tract. RP stands for retrograde pyelogram, where dye is inserted through the urethra to outline the bladder, ureters, and renal pelvis. ESWL stands for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, a non-invasive procedure that uses acoustic pulses to break up kidney stones without collateral damage. BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen, a blood
2. Cath
• Abbreviation for catheterization
• Tube inserted into a duct, cavity, or vessel
• May be used for draining or adding fluids
• May be permanent or temporary
5. Catheter uses
• Drainage of urine from urinary bladder
• Drainage of fluid from abdomen
• Administration of intravenous medication
• Direct measure of blood pressure in artery
• Administration of anesthetic
6. Cysto
• Abbreviation for Cystoscopy
• Viewing of the urinary bladder
• Uses instrument called Cystoscope
• Inserted through urethra
8. • May be flexible or rigid
• Has lens similar to microscope
• Used with local anesthetic
• Focuses on inner surface of urinary tract
9. RP
• Procedure
• Stands for Retrograde Pyelogram
• Dye is inserted through urethra to outline
bladder, ureter s and renal pelvis
10.
11. RP uses
• Detects Kidney stones or tumors
• Used during placement of Ureteral stints
• Distinguishes renal anatomy during surgery
• Requires cytoscopy
12. ESWL
• Stands for Extracorporeal Shockwave
Lithotripsy
• Use of ultrasound waves to break up Kidney
stones
15. BUN
• Stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen
• Blood test for measuring Kidney function
• Measures nitrogen in blood in form of urea
• Urea is secreted by Liver and removed from blood
by the kidneys
• Elevated BUN means moderate to sever renal
failure