Purpose of Examination

• Observe for any lesion or abnormal anatomy of the bladder, urethra and ureteral orifice.
• Dissect some tissue and biopsy to examine closely.
• Small stones from seniors sometimes can be removed.

Pre-Examination Procedures

• Fill out the Agreement of Examination.
• Drink more water before examination to increase urination during examination.
• Follow physician advice before examination to give local anesthesia perfusion.

Examination Procedures

• Keep the body still during examination to avoid injuring the urinary tract.
• The examination is usually implemented through lithotomy position (lying flat with legs elevated).
• The patient can take deep breath and relax the whole body to reduce the discomfort experienced during the examination with the still position.

Post-Examination Procedures

• The patient may experience increase number of urination, pain during urination, bleeding, and bladder or kidney pain.
• Take painkiller, hot compress or bathing in lukewarm water to relieve pain when necessary.
• Pink urine is normal but in case of consistently bloody-red urine or blood clots, notify the nurse immediately.
• In case of difficulty with urination that leads to urinary retention or fever, seek for help from ER or outpatient.
• Drink water after the examination to promote urine and contrast media discharge.