Urological care of patients with acute spinal cord injury using tidal drainage

The function of urological care of patients with spinal cord injuries is is 3-fold: 1) prevention of complications until the bladder has recovered, 2) surgical and medical intervention when recovery is not spontaneous and 3) diagnosis and treatment of complications and/or sequelae. Tidal drainage in these patients is easy, convenient, economical, and readily available and adaptable for use at any institution.