Your nephrostomy tube will need regular care on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure proper drainage of the kidneys. You will also need supplies to ensure that no soap or water enters the tube while you are dealing with daily and weekly personal hygiene routines. Items such as shower covers, disposable gloves, gauze dressings, paper tape, alcohol wipes, as well as pre-filled saline syringes will all be needed for weekly care. Replacement nephrostomy bags, stopcock, as well as a microclave connector for monthly care.