Urodynamics: the incidence of urinary tract infection and autonomic dysreflexia in a challenging population
Joseph, A.C.; Albo, M.
Urologic Nursing 24(5): 390-393
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-816X PMID: 15575107 Document Number: 583276
Individuals with spinal cord injury and other neurologic disorders have conditions that affect their urologic systems and their ability to store and empty urine. Urodynamic tests evaluate this dysfunction, but they have added risks of urinary tract infections and autonomic dysreflexia. A descriptive study investigated the incidence of urinary tract infections and autonomic dysreflexia in a large neurogenic population receiving urodynamics using standardized protocols.