Innovation for Pelvic Health

This 2.5 day comprehensive course is designed for doctors, nurses and technicians who have some experience in Urodynamics and would like to become more knowledgeable about physiology, technique, testing and diagnostics.  All ICS guidelines for urodynamic testing, technique, annotation and documentation will be observed.

 

 

There are two ways to register for a course:

 

1. Register Online

 

2. Download the registration form and fax it to:

 

   Kelly Allen (kallen@laborie.com)

   Fax: 802.878.1122

   Tel:  800.522.6743 / 802.857.1300 (US Only)

Note: For more information on the course taking place in Sydney, Australia, please contact:

  

    Angela Conlon (angela.conlon@avnet.com)

    Tel:  02 8875 0443

 

 

Mikel Gray, Ph.D.  Click here to view the instructor's profile.

 

 

 

2.5 day seminar / basic workshop on bladder function and Urodynamics

Practical instruction and hands-on training

Observation of live patient Urodynamics testing

 

Note: Maximum attendance of 16 participants per course

 

 

At the end of this 2.5 day session the learner will be able to:

1. Review clinical, technological and environmental aspects of urodynamic laboratory

2. Discuss technical and clinical aspects of multichannel urodynamic study, including complex uroflowmetry, multichannel filling  cystometrogram, voiding pressure flow study, pelvic muscle electromyography and urethral pressure profilometry.

3. Review procedures for preparing disposable equipment for multichannel filling cystometrogram and voiding pressure flow study including zeroing transducers, setting an appropriate reference level, identifying appropriate pressure measurement and troubleshooting artifacts.

4. Review procedures for preparing disposable equipment for measuring urethral pressure profilometry, including timing of evaluation, and appropriate positioning of patient.

5. Discuss patient preparation for multichannel urodynamic testing, including focused history and physical assessment, and urinalysis.

6. Review hydrodynamic aspects of urodynamic testing, including measurement of pressure and flow.

7. Apply principles of pressure measurement to identification of an abdominal event, detrusor event, physiologic artifact and technological artifact.

8. Outline physical aspects of electromyography including cable properties, properties of electrical resistance, and their application to patch or needle placement and recording of EMG activity.

9. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lower urinary tract, focusing on its role in maintaining continence during bladder filling and storage, and complete evacuation of urine from the bladder with micturition.

10. Discuss elements of the filling cystometrogram such as cystometric capacity, bladder wall compliance, competence of the urethral sphincter mechanism, sensations of bladder filling and detrusor response to bladder filling.

11. Discuss elements of the voiding pressure flow study such as uroflowmetry pattern, detrusor contraction strength, pelvic floor muscle response to micturition and urethral resistance.

12. Combine elements of the voiding pressure flow study into advanced analysis of micturition via the International Continence Society nomogram, Schaefer nomogram, Work Force Analysis, and CHESS nomogram.

13. Synthesize knowledge of results from the filling cystometrogram and voiding pressure flow study into interpretation of findings in patients experiencing failure to store urine because of the bladder, bladder outlet or a combination of these factors. 

14. Apply knowledge of multichannel urodynamic testing to observation and interpretation of data produced during live urodynamic testing.  

 

 

This is a highly practical course aimed at health professionals who wish to learn how to perform urodynamic investigations.

 

 

 

Please refer to the Course FAQ Page.