- also known as Intravenous Urography

- a radiographic contrast study of the urinary system to determine renal function

• to identify diseases of the urinary tract, such as kidney stones, tumors, enlarged prostate or infection
• used to look for problems with the structure of the urinary tract that were present from birth (congenital).
  

• Fasting ( 6-8 hrs NPO, no breakfast)
• Laxatives (4 tablets dulcolax at bedtime, 1 suppository at early in the morning)
• 12 hours dehydration (adults), no fluid intake
  

• VF (PNSS, sterile water, 500cc)
• IV set
• Needle(butterfly) – gauge 19/venflon
• Syringe with needle
• Contrast media – iodinated compound
• Antihistamine ampule
• Plaster
  

• Ask for patient’s history of allergy, especially on medications and history of asthma
• Creatinine clearance – including blood examination to help assess kidney function
  

1. Scout film (KUB)
2. Insertion of IV line
3. IV/ID test of CM (30 min-1 hr, 1 cc)
4. Check for signs of blushing, wheals or seizures
5. Introduction of CM (50 ml)
   

• Fast drip
• Bolus
  

• 5 min shot kidneys -------- 11x14 AP
• 15 min shot kidneys and uterus -------- 14x17 AP
• 30 min shot KUB -------- 14x17 AP
• Post voiding UB/KUB --------- 10x12/14x17 AP
  

• Lateral and oblique shots are taken during the 30 min shot prn