What is the management for hematuria in a nephrostomy tube?

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From the FDA Drug Label

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

  1. 1 Mechanism of Action Tranexamic acid is a synthetic lysine amino acid derivative, which diminishes the dissolution of hemostatic fibrin by plasmin.

The management for hematuria in a nephrostomy tube is not directly addressed in the provided drug label for tranexamic acid (IV) 1.

Key points:

  • The label discusses the mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of tranexamic acid.
  • It does not provide information on the management of hematuria in a nephrostomy tube.
  • Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic agent that may be used to treat or prevent excessive bleeding, but its use in this specific context is not mentioned in the label.

The FDA drug label does not answer the question.

From the Research

Management of hematuria in a nephrostomy tube requires a systematic approach, starting with assessment of bleeding severity, and may involve gentle irrigation, manual irrigation, or more aggressive measures like placement of a larger caliber nephrostomy tube or hemostatic agents, as recommended by the most recent study 2. The approach to managing hematuria in a nephrostomy tube should prioritize the patient's safety and comfort.

  • Assessment of bleeding severity is crucial in determining the appropriate management strategy.
  • For mild hematuria, increasing fluid intake to 2-3 liters daily promotes dilution and flushing of blood.
  • Gentle irrigation of the nephrostomy tube with sterile normal saline (10-20 mL) may be necessary to clear blood clots that could obstruct the tube.
  • If bleeding persists, manual irrigation using a 30-60 mL syringe with sterile saline should be performed, ensuring gentle pressure to avoid tissue trauma.
  • For moderate to severe hematuria, more aggressive measures may be needed, including placement of a larger caliber nephrostomy tube (18-22 French) to facilitate drainage and prevent clot formation, as suggested by 2.
  • Hemostatic agents like tranexamic acid (1g IV or PO three times daily) can help control bleeding, as mentioned in the example answer.
  • Bed rest and correction of any coagulopathy are important adjunctive measures.
  • Persistent or severe bleeding may require angiographic embolization or surgical intervention, as noted in 3 and 4.
  • The underlying cause of hematuria should be identified and treated, as it may result from tube displacement, infection, or underlying renal pathology.
  • Regular monitoring of vital signs, urine output, and hemoglobin levels is essential to detect deterioration requiring urgent intervention, as emphasized by 2.

References

Research

Approach to nephrostomy tubes in the emergency department.

The American journal of emergency medicine, 2021

Research

Do's and don't's of percutaneous nephrostomy.

Academic radiology, 1999

Research

Pseudoaneurysms after nephrostomy.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 1982

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