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Skills Lab
NANCY L. BRIONES
BSN-III
CYSTOMETRY
CYSTOMETROGRAM (CMG)
a test that measures the pressure inside the
PURPOSE:
To find the cause of the problem affecting the bladder sphincter or
UROFLOWMETRY
Each time bladder is filled, patient will be asked to report when she
first feels the urge to urinate. Patients bladder will then continue
to be filled until she reports that she feels like voiding.
5. Then the catheter will be used to drain the bladder, or patient may
be asked to urinate.
CATHEETR
CYSTOMETER
URODYNAMICS
A three-fold procedure that involves different tests including:
1. Measured voiding without a catheter
2. Filling phase Test
3. Emptying phase test
.For
MICS
Type of urodynamic test wherein x-rays can be taken
CYSTOMETRY
The test usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, but it may take
RISKS OF CYSTOMETRY:
Cystometry usually does not cause problems though
Patient
may need to urinate frequently, with some burning during and after
urination for a day or two. Therefore, patient must drink lots of fluids to
help minimize the burning and to prevent a urinary tract infection.
pinkish tinge to the urine is common for several days after cystometry.
But call the doctor immediately if:
urine remains red or you see blood clots after voiding X times
have not been able to urinate 8 hours after the test.
have a fever, chills, or severe pain in your flank or abdomen
have symptoms of a urinary tract infection:
An urge to urinate frequently, but usually passing only small quantities of urine.
RESULTS:
NORMAL
The rate at which urine flows from
yourbladderwhen you urinate is
normal.
ABNORMAL
The rate at which urine flows from
your bladder when you urinate is
slower than normal, or your urine
stream starts and stops.
RESULTS:
NORMAL
The point at which you feel you must
urinate is within the normal range,
when the amount of liquid in your
bladder is between 350-450 mL.
ABNORMAL
The point at which you first feel the
urge to urinate is more or less than
normal or does not occur.
Urine does not leak from your bladder Urine leaks from your bladder during
during thestress test.
CYSTOMETRY