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  • Urology
  • Urodynamics
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Urodynamic testing is crucial for diagnosing lower urinary tract dysfunction.
  • Artefacts in pressure traces can lead to misinterpretation and incorrect diagnosis.
  • Standardized teaching on artefact recognition is needed for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the International Continence Society (ICS) Teaching Module on artefacts in urodynamics pressure traces.
  • To provide a resource for recognizing and managing common urodynamic artefacts.

Main Methods:

  • Slides from three urodynamics centers were compiled.
  • Consensus on descriptions and labels was reached by the authors.
  • The module was presented at the ICS Annual Scientific Meeting in Brazil 2014.

Main Results:

  • Ten artefacts commonly encountered in water-filled urodynamic systems are presented.
  • Each artefact is described, and remedial actions are provided.
  • This facilitates better understanding and management of urodynamic testing.

Conclusions:

  • This manuscript provides the scientific background for an educational slide set.
  • Adherence to the module's guidelines promotes higher quality urodynamic assessments.
  • Improved diagnostic accuracy can be achieved through proper artefact recognition.