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Implementing a bladder ultrasound program

N A Lewis

    Rehabilitation Nursing : the Official Journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
    |July 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    Urinary retention is common in inpatient rehabilitation due to neurological changes. Bladder ultrasound offers a noninvasive method for nurses to measure bladder volume, aiding in patient assessment and preventing complications like infections.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Rehabilitation Nursing
    • Medical Devices

    Background:

    • Neurological changes in rehabilitation patients frequently cause urinary elimination alterations.
    • Conditions like hypotonic bladder, increased sphincter tone, or sensory deficits can lead to urinary retention and incomplete bladder emptying.
    • Complications of incomplete bladder emptying include urinary tract infections and incontinence, necessitating vigilant nursing assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the implementation and outcomes of a bladder ultrasound program in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
    • To highlight the role of bladder ultrasound as a noninvasive tool for assessing bladder volume.
    • To inform rehabilitation nurses about utilizing bladder ultrasound for improved patient care.

    Main Methods:

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  • Implementation of a bladder ultrasound program within a rehabilitation facility.
  • Utilizing bladder ultrasound for noninvasive measurement of post-void residual bladder volume.
  • Review of program data to assess effectiveness and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Bladder ultrasound provides a noninvasive method for measuring bladder volume in rehabilitation patients.
    • The program facilitated timely assessment of urinary retention and incomplete bladder emptying.
    • Data suggests the utility of bladder ultrasound in managing urinary dysfunction in this population.

    Conclusions:

    • Bladder ultrasound is a valuable tool for rehabilitation nurses to assess urinary elimination.
    • Noninvasive bladder volume measurement can help prevent complications associated with urinary retention.
    • Integrating bladder ultrasound programs can enhance patient care and outcomes in inpatient rehabilitation.