BLADDER-MANAGEMENT (GOALS)

SUMMARY

1. Protecting upper urinary tracts from sustained high filling and voiding pressures (> 40cm water).

2. Achieving regular bladder emptying, avoiding stasis and bladder overdistension and minimising post-void residual volumes to less than 100mls.

3. Preventing and treating complications such as UTI, stones, strictures and autonomic dysreflexia.

4. Maintaining continence and avoiding frequency and urgency.

5. Choosing a technique which is compatible with a person's lifestyle.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.