Sterile needles and sterile syringes. Sterile specimen containers. Percutaneous nephrostomy instruments. Emergency resuscitation equipment. Description of test You or a close relative will be required to sign a consent form after the procedure has been explained to you.
Skin is cleaned with antiseptic.
Local anesthetic is injected in kidney area. The procedure does not begin until you are numb. Flexible tubing with a manometer is attached to a special needle. Using the fluoroscope as a guide, needle is inserted into the kidney. Pressure readings are recorded.