Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, uncontrollable bleeding, or symptoms that are rapidly worsening.
And for anyone, someone who:
is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your procedure team urgently if you develop:
Fever or chills
Increasing pain, redness, swelling, pus, or leakage at the site
Bright red urine, large clots, or bleeding that is increasing
Much less urine than expected
A nephrostomy that stops draining, falls out, or becomes disconnected
Persistent vomiting or inability to drink
New shortness of breath
And for anyone, someone who:
has a wound that is hot, spreading red, or leaking pus
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Mention symptoms that continue or concern you at routine follow-up, even if they are not urgent.
The article also says
Mild soreness, a small spot of blood on the dressing, or lightly pink urine may be expected early in recovery.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Percutaneous kidney procedures. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.