Cystoscopy & Retrograde Pyelogram ... - Queensland Health

1 The State of Queensland ( Queensland Health ), 2018. Permission to reproduce should be sought from (Affix identification label here). URN: Family name: Cystoscopy & Retrograde Pyelogram +/- Insertion of Given name(s): Ureteric Stent Address: Date of birth: Sex: M F I. Facility: A. Interpreter / cultural needs Rarely damage to the urethra. A false passage may be produced causing leakage of urine or in the long term, a An Interpreter Service is required? Yes No narrowing that may affect flow of urine. If Yes, is a qualified Interpreter present? Yes No Damage to the bladder by puncturing the bladder wall. A Cultural Support Person is required? Yes No This may need further surgery.

2 If Yes, is a Cultural Support Person present? Yes No Swelling at the exit of the bladder which may stop passage of urine. A tube (catheter) may need to be inserted to drain the urine until the swelling goes down. B. Condition and treatment Bacteria may get into the blood stream with the The doctor has explained that you have the following development of septicaemia. Further treatment with condition: (Doctor to document in patient's own words) antibiotics may be necessary. The tube may pass outside the ureter into the tissues.. This may need further surgery to remove and replace This condition requires the following procedure. (Doctor to the tube. document - include site and/or side where relevant to the Bleeding which may stain the urine colour and procedure) sometimes cause blockage of urine flow.

3 Burning and scalding of urine for a few days after the .. procedure. This usually settles. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BINDING MARGIN.. The catheter may not be able to be passed through the The following will be performed: ureteric opening and up to the kidney because of a blockage. A Cystoscopy is where the doctor looks and examines the The indwelling stent may cause bladder irritation and inside of the bladder and urethra using a fine telescopic-type blood in the urine occasionally. The stent is usually instrument called a cystoscope. removed after a few weeks. A catheter is passed from the bladder into the kidney followed Rarely, damage to ureter. A stricture may form. Very by contrast media injections into a vein to show up the ureter rarely, an open operation may be required to repair the and the kidney on x-ray.

4 Damage. If a blockage in the ureter is found, a stent (plastic tube) will INSERT FORM TITLE HERE. PROCEDURAL CONSENT FORM. be inserted into the ureter to keep it open. The stent is a D. Significant risks and procedure options double pigtail tube that sits in the ureter and is held in place at the kidney end and the bladder end by the pig tail shape of (Doctor to document in space provided. Continue in Medical the tube. Record if necessary.).. C. Risks of a Cystoscopy & Retrograde Pyelogram +/- insertion of ureteric stent .. There are risks and complications with this procedure. They include but are not limited to the following. E. Risks of not having this procedure General risks: (Doctor to document in space provided.)

5 Continue in Medical Infection can occur, requiring antibiotics and further Record if necessary.). treatment.. Bleeding could occur and may require a return to the operating room. Bleeding is more common if you have .. been taking blood thinning drugs such as Warfarin, Aspirin, Clopidogrel (Plavix or Iscover) or Dipyridamole (Persantin or Asasantin). F. Anaesthetic Small areas of the lung can collapse, increasing the risk This procedure may require an anaesthetic. (Doctor to 12/2018. of chest infection. This may need antibiotics and document type of anaesthetic discussed). physiotherapy . Increased risk in obese people of wound infection, chest .. infection, heart and lung complications, and thrombosis.

6 Heart attack or stroke could occur due to the strain on the heart. G. Patient consent Blood clot in the leg (DVT) causing pain and swelling. In I acknowledge that the doctor has explained;. rare cases part of the clot may break off and go to the lungs. my medical condition and the proposed procedure, including additional treatment if the doctor finds SW9289. Death as a result of this procedure is possible. something unexpected. I understand the risks, including Specific risks: the risks that are specific to me. Allergic reaction to the contrast media used as part of the the anaesthetic required for this procedure. I understand x-ray, which may need emergency treatment.

7 The risks, including the risks that are specific to me. Page 1 of 2 Continues over page . (Affix identification label here). URN: Cystoscopy & Retrograde Family name: Pyelogram +/- Insertion of Given name(s): Ureteric Stent Address: Date of birth: Sex: M F I. Facility: other relevant procedure/treatment options and their associated risks. Patients who lack capacity to provide consent my prognosis and the risks of not having the procedure. Consent must be obtained from a substitute decision that no guarantee has been made that the procedure will maker/s in the order below. improve my condition even though it has been carried out Does the patient have an Advance Health Directive with due professional care.

8 (AHD)? the procedure may include a blood transfusion. Yes Location of the original or certified copy of the AHD: tissues and blood may be removed and could be used for diagnosis or management of my condition, stored and .. disposed of sensitively by the hospital. if immediate life-threatening events happen during the No Name of Substitute procedure, they will be treated based on my discussions Decision Maker/s: with the doctor or my Acute Resuscitation Plan.. a doctor other than the consultant/specialist may Signature: conduct/assist with the clinically appropriate .. procedure/treatment/investigation/examin ation. I. understand this could be a doctor undergoing further Relationship to patient: training.

9 I understand that all surgical trainees are .. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BINDING MARGIN. supervised according to relevant professional guidelines. Date:.. PH No: .. I was able to ask questions and raise concerns with the doctor about my condition, the proposed procedure and its risks, and Source of decision making authority (tick one): my treatment options. My questions and concerns have been Tribunal-appointed Guardian discussed and answered to my satisfaction. Attorney/s for Health matters under Enduring Power I understand I have the right to change my mind at any time, of Attorney or AHD. including after I have signed this form but, preferably following Statutory Health Attorney a discussion with my doctor.

10 If none of these, the Adult Guardian has provided I understand that image/s or video footage may be recorded consent. Ph 1300 QLD OAG (753 624). as part of and during my procedure and that these image/s or video/s will assist the doctor to provide appropriate treatment. Student examination/procedure for educational purposes H. Doctor / delegate statement For the purpose of undertaking professional training, a I have explained to the patient all the above points under student/s may observe the medical examination/s or the Patient Consent section (G) and I am of the opinion procedure/s and may also, subject to patient consent, perform that the patient/substitute decision-maker has understood an examination/s or assist in performing the procedure/s on a the information.