2. Introduction
Discuss five Urinary System diagnostic procedures
and treatments and their abbreviations
Cysto: Cystoscopy
BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
ESWL: Extracoporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
RP: Retrograde Pyelogram
VCUG: Voiding Cystourethrography
3. Cysto: Cystoscopy
5-10 minute procedure in which cystoscope is inserted into the
urethra
Used to detect blood in the urine, urinary tract infection, detect
cancer
Can also be used to treat small tumors in the urethra
4. BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
Venipuncture is used to obtain a blood sample
Blood is checked for abnormal levels of urea
nitrogen in blood
Urea Nitrogren is a byproduct of protein breakdown
Normal levels are 6-20mg/dl
High levels could mean kidney failure
5. ESWL: Extracorporeal
Shockwave Lithotripsy
Non-invasive procedure used to breakup kidney, bladder or
ureter stones
Ultra-sonic waves are used to break apart stones into smaller
bits
Sometimes a stent is used to widen the ureter to let bigger
stones pass
6. RP: Retrograde
Pyelogram
Use of X-ray and contrast dye to visualize the
bladders, ureters, and renal pelvis
Used to identify blockages
Dye is injected with cystoscope through urethra
7. VCUG: Voiding
Cystourethrography
Constrast dye is inserted into the urethra
X-ray images are taken at several angles while the bladder is
being voided
Used to diagnose urinary tract infections, urethra narrowing, or
urinary reflux