Renal & Urology /Urodynamic Testing Flashcards
1
Q
What is urodynamic testing?
A
A study that measures the properties of the structures required for urination
2
Q
What quantitative measurements does urodynamic testing take?
A
- Urine volume and flow rate
- bladder volume capacity
- bladder and rectal pressure at various bladder volumes and during urination
- pressure at which urine leakage occurs
- postvoid residual
- nerve impulses
- muscle activity around urethral sphincter
3
Q
What urinary symptoms does urodynamic testing help evaluate?
A
- Frequency
- urgency
- incontinence
- hesitancy
- retention
- dysuria
- recurrent urinary tract infections
