Cystoscopy & Ureteroscopy & Fragmentation of Stone (Lithoclast)
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(Affix identification label here) 2018 URN: Cystoscopy & Ureteroscopy Family name: & Fragmentation of Stone Given name(s): (Lithoclast) Address: Date of birth: Sex: M F I Facility: A. Interpreter / cultural needs • Damage to the bladder by puncturing the bladder wall. This may need further surgery. An Interpreter Service is required? Yes No • Swelling at the exit of the bladder which may result in If Yes, is a qualified Interpreter present? Yes No urine retention. A tube (catheter) may need to be A Cultural Support Person is required? Yes No inserted to drain the urine until the swelling goes down. © The State of Queensland (Queensland Health), Health), (Queensland Queensland of State The © If Yes, is a Cultural Support Person present? Yes No • Bacteria may get into the blood stream with the development of septicaemia (blood infection). Further B. Condition and treatment treatment with antibiotics may be necessary. • Bleeding which may stain the urine colour and The doctor has explained that you have the following sometimes cause blockage of urine flow. condition: (Doctor to document in patient’s own words) • Burning and scalding of urine for a few days after the Permission to reproduce should be sought from [email protected] from sought be should reproduce to Permission .......................................................................................................................................................................... procedure. This usually settles. • The catheter may not be able to be passed through the .......................................................................................................................................................................... ureteric opening and up to the kidney because of a This condition requires the following procedure. (Doctor to blockage. document - include site and/or side where relevant to the • Rarely, damage to ureter. A stricture may form. Very procedure) rarely an open operation may be required to repair the damage. .......................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................... D. Significant risks and procedure options The following will be performed: (Doctor to document in space provided. Continue in Medical A cystoscopy is where the doctor looks and examines the Record if necessary.) inside of the bladder and urethra using a fine telescopic-type instrument called a cystoscope. .......................................................................................................................................................................... If a stone is seen, it will be broken into small pieces, and ......................................................................................................................................................................... removed using a fragmentation machine (lithoclast). A special HERE TITLE FORM INSERT HERE TITLE FORM INSERT PROCEDURALCONSENT FORM tube called a stent may be placed in the ureter to prevent it .......................................................................................................................................................................... from blocking after the procedure. The stent will be removed later once any swelling has gone down. .......................................................................................................................................................................... C. Risks of a cystoscopy & ureteroscopy & E. Risks of not having this procedure fragmentation of stone (lithoclast) (Doctor to document in space provided. Continue in Medical DO DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BINDING MARGIN Record if necessary.) There are risks and complications with this procedure. They include but are not limited to the following. .......................................................................................................................................................................... General risks: • Infection can occur, requiring antibiotics and further .......................................................................................................................................................................... treatment. .......................................................................................................................................................................... • Bleeding could occur and may require a return to the operating room. Bleeding is more common if you have .......................................................................................................................................................................... been taking blood thinning drugs such as Warfarin, Aspirin, Clopidogrel (Plavix or Iscover) or Dipyridamole F. Anaesthetic (Persantin or Asasantin). This procedure may require an anaesthetic. (Doctor to • Small areas of the lung can collapse, increasing the risk document type of anaesthetic discussed) of chest infection. This may need antibiotics and physiotherapy. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12/2018 Increased risk in obese people of wound infection, chest • – infection, heart and lung complications, and thrombosis. .......................................................................................................................................................................... • Heart attack or stroke could occur due to the strain on V5.00 V5.00 the heart. G. Patient consent • Blood clot in the leg (DVT) causing pain and swelling. In I acknowledge that the doctor has explained; rare cases part of the clot may break off and go to the • my medical condition and the proposed procedure, lungs. including additional treatment if the doctor finds • Death as a result of this procedure is possible. something unexpected. I understand the risks, including the risks that are specific to me. 9290 Specific risks: • the anaesthetic required for this procedure. I understand SW • Rarely damage to the urethra. A false passage may be produced causing leakage of urine or in the long term, a the risks, including the risks that are specific to me. narrowing that may affect flow of urine. • other relevant procedure/treatment options and their associated risks. Page 1 of 2 Continues over page ►►► (Affix identification label here) URN: Cystoscopy & Ureteroscopy Family name: & Fragmentation of Stone Given name(s): (Lithoclast) Address: Date of birth: Sex: M F I Facility: • my prognosis and the risks of not having the procedure. Patients who lack capacity to provide consent • that no guarantee has been made that the procedure will improve my condition even though it has been carried out Consent must be obtained from a substitute decision with due professional care. maker/s in the order below. • the procedure may include a blood transfusion. Does the patient have an Advance Health Directive (AHD)? • tissues and blood may be removed and could be used for diagnosis or management of my condition, stored and Yes Location of the original or certified copy of the AHD: disposed of sensitively by the hospital. ............................................................................................................................................................... • if immediate life-threatening events happen during the procedure, they will be treated based on my discussions No Name of Substitute with the doctor or my Acute Resuscitation Plan. Decision Maker/s: • a doctor other than the consultant/specialist may .................................................................................................................................................................. conduct/assist with the clinically appropriate Signature: procedure/treatment/investigation/examination. I .................................................................................................................................................................. understand this could be a doctor undergoing further training. I understand that all surgical trainees are Relationship to patient: supervised according to relevant professional guidelines. .................................................................................................................................................................. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BINDING MARGIN I was able to ask questions and raise concerns with the doctor Date: ....................................................... PH No: ................................................................. about my condition, the proposed procedure and its risks, and my treatment options. My questions and concerns have been Source of decision making authority (tick one): discussed and answered to my satisfaction. Tribunal-appointed Guardian I understand I have the right to change my mind at any time, Attorney/s for health matters under Enduring Power including after I have signed this form but, preferably following of Attorney or AHD a discussion with my doctor. Statutory Health Attorney I understand that image/s or video footage may be recorded If none of these, the Adult Guardian has provided as part of and during my procedure and that these image/s