STROKE-BLADDER DYSFUNCTION MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY

GENERAL MEASURES
1. Treat possible underlying causes (UTI)
2. Remove indwelling catheter and perform post-void residuals (PVRs)

NON-PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT
3. Regulation of fluid intake
4. Transfer and dressing-skill training
5. Patient and family education
6. Timed bladder-emptying program

7. Intermittent catheterization (IC)

8. Investigation: urodynamics evaluation

PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT
9. Medications (if no improvement with conservative measures)

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