13 - neurogenic bladder/voiding dysfunction Flashcards

1
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where is voiding controlled centrally

A

pontine micturation center or barrington nucleus

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2
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spec fxn of PMC

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coordinates detrussor contraction and sphincter relaxation

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3
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relay of inflow of urinary tract signals

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afferent from lower urinary tract –> received by periaqueductal grey –> insula –> PMC

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4
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where is micturation reflex controlled

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anterior cingulate gyrus

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5
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where are voluntary voiding decisions made

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prefrontal cortex

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6
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somatic NS controls what 2 parts of voiding

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  1. striated external sphincter, 2. pelvic floor muscles
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7
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autonomic NS controls what 2 functions

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bladder contraction/ relaxation

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8
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somatic NS nerves located @ what nerve root

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S2-4

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9
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somatic NS nerve bodies located where

A

onuf’s nucleus

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10
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trajectory of somatic NS nerves

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along with pudendal nerve to EUS –> sphincter control

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11
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ganglionic relationship of somatic nerves @ nerve root

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preganglionic

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12
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ganglionic relationship of parasympathetic nerves @ nerve root

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preganglionic

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13
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parasympathetic NS nerves located @ what nerve root

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S2-4

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14
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trajectory of parasympathetic NS nerves

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pelvic nerve –> pelvic plexus (adjacent to bladder)–> bladder

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15
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sympathetic NS nerves located @ what nerve root

A

T10-L2

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16
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trajectory of sympathetic NS nerves

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along hypogastric nerve –> internal urethral sphincter and inhibition of parasympathetic activity

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17
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def of guarding reflex

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as bladder fills, increased outlet resistance

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18
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nerve involved in guarding reflex

A

somatic

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19
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structure involved in guarding reflex

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striated sphincter

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20
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def sympathetic reflex in filling - 3

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  1. increases outlet resistance via smooth sphincter, 2. inhibits parasympathetic input, 3. decreases bladder/ smooth muscle tension
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21
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continence mechanism for increased abdominal pressure

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intrinsic competence of bladder neck and prox/mid urethra

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22
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3 overall parts in filling

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guarding reflex, sympathetic reflex, bladder neck/ urethral competence

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23
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3 overall parts in storage

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sympathetic (bladder relaxation, prox urethra and bladder base contraction), somatic EUS tone, parasympathetic inactivation

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24
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fiber type involved in sympathetic afferent storage signal

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a-delta

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25
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sympathetic ns role in storage - 2

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relaxation of detrussor (parasympathetic inhibition), contraction of bladder base/ prox urethra

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26
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somatic NS role in storage

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increased EUS tone

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27
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parasympathetic NS role in storage

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blocked by sympathetic

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28
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steps in voiding

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prefrontal cortex –> somatic efferents inhibited striated EUS relaxation –> sympathetic efferent inhibition –> parasympathetic efferent activation = bladder contraction/ smooth sphincter relaxation

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29
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2 classifications of voiding dysfuntion

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  1. failure to store, 2. failure to empty
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30
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ICS terms - nocturia

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1 or greater voids during sleep

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31
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ics urgency -urgency

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sudden or compelling desire that’s difficult to defer

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32
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ICS - increased bladder sensation

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desire to void occurs EARLIER or is more PERSISTENT than previously experienced

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33
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ICS - decreased bladder sensation

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desire to void occurs LATER than previously experienced

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34
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ICS - underactive bladder

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reduced detrussor contraction resulting in PROLONGED emptying or FAILURE to empty

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35
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ICS - acontractile bladder

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detrussor does not contract resulting in PROLONGED emptying or FAILURE to empty

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36
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ICS - dysfunctional voiding

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intermittent flow 2ndary to INVOLUNTARY INTERMITTENT contraction of levator muscles in neurologically NORMAL pts

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37
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at what level does SC terminate

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at cauda equina @ L2

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38
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rec followup in SCI

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annually upto 5-10 yrs, then every other year

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39
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what eval is done in SCI

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upper and lower tract eval, and UDS. Cysto if indwelling foley

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40
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def spinal shock

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decreased excitability of SC at/below lesion. Absence of somatic reflex and flaccid muscle paralasys

41
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status of bladder/sphincter during spinal shock

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acontractile. Bladder neck closed and competent. Smooth sphincter works

42
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what bladder reflex is absent

A

guarding (striated sphincter response @ filling

43
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examples of suprapontine lesions

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CVA, parkinsons, dementia

44
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where do suprapontine lesions terminate

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upto PMC

45
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bladder in suprapontine lesions

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detrussor overactivity

46
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sphincter in suprapontine lesions

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coordinated sphincter function

47
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examples of suprasacral lesions

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MS, SCI, myelomeningocele, transverse myelitis

48
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level of suprasacral lesions

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PMC –> S2, but divided into > T6 to < T6

49
Q

bladder in suprasacral lesions

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DO

50
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sphincter in suprasacral lesion

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above T6 striated/ smooth dyssynergia. Below T6 smooth synergy and striated dyssynergy

51
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where are lesions with autonomic dysreflexia and caveat

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above T6 with intact spinal cord below lesion

52
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below S2/ peripheral lesions examples

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tethered cord, myelomeningocele, diabetes, pelvic surgery’

53
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below S2/ peripheral lesions - sphincter

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open smooth sphincter, fixed striated

54
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autonomic dysreflexia sx

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HTN, bradycardia, HA, sweathing, flushing/ chills

55
Q

tx for autonomic dysreflexia

A

sublingual nifedipine 10-20mg

56
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pre-procedure prophylaxis for autonomic dysreflexia

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nifedipine 10 mg 30 mins proir to procedure

57
Q

what nerves are contained in cauda equina

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L1-S5

58
Q

def of cauda equina syndrome

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perineal sensory loss, loss of anal/ urethal sphincter control, loss of sexual responsiveness, LE weakness

59
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cauda equina tx

A

neurosurg decompression

60
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location of lesion in cauda equina

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LUMBAR pathology (posterior disc protrusion)

61
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CVA bladder pathology

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detrussor areflexia initially –> neurogenic DO (20-40%). Sphincters rarely affected

62
Q

cerebral palsey findings

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nl storage/emptying. Severe forms can have DO

63
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parkinsons and voiding dysfunction - % and type

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40-70%, urgency/ frequency

64
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parkinsons and voiding dysfunction - sphincter

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synergic - (bradykinesia of striated sphincter at onset of voluntary micturation or pseudodysenergia) - same urodynamic picture as DSD

65
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parkinsons and voiding dysfunction - neurotransmitter role

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dopamine has direct inhibitory effect

66
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parkinsons and detrussor contration

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can have poorly sustained contraction with obstruction - detrusor hyperreflexia and impaired contractility

67
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multiple system atrophy - def

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diffuse cell loss and gliosis

68
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2 main sx in MSA

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DO (preceds MSA dx by approx 4 yrs) with eelvated PVR and ED (95%)

69
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MSA voiding progression

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as MSA progresses have difficulty initiating and maintaining voiding –> elvated PVR

70
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MSA and UDS

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open bladder neck from striated sphincter denervation

71
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eponym for uds findings in MSA

A

shy drager syndrome

72
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meylomeningocele - % w voiding dysfunction

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90% overall, 10-15% w DESD

73
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myelomeningocele - UDS

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areflexic bladder w open bladder neck

74
Q

pernicious anemia def and GU def

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dorsolateral SC column degeneration and loss of bladder sensation –> elevated PVR

75
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most common finding in UDS for DM

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25-50%

76
Q

sacral injury and sphincter

A

competent with nonrelaxing sphincters

77
Q

2 procedures with voiding dysfunction

A

radical hysterectomy (15-80%) and APR (20-70%)

78
Q

% w permanent voiding dysfuntion after pelvic surg

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15-30%. can take upto 6 months for apraxia to resolve.

79
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pelvic surgery uds findings

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acontractile or impaired contractility, possible fixed striated sphincter (closed). Open & nonfunctional smooth sphincter

80
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MS voiding dysfunction

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frequency/urgency and obstructive sx

81
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bladder sensation and sphincter in MS

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intact sensation and synergic smooth sphincter usually present

82
Q

MS and upper tract changes

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rare

83
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DLPP def

A

lowest detrussor pressure at which urine leakage occurs in absence of detrussor or inc abd pressure

84
Q

abdominal/ valsalva LPP

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measures sphincter strength, or ability of sphincter to resist changes in abd pressure in absence of detrussor contraction

85
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ISD on UDS

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ALPP < 60 cm H2O

86
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nl ALPP

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> 90 cm H2O but urethral hypermobility

87
Q

B3 agonist MOA

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cause detrussor relaxation, inhibit firinig of bladder afferents, increase NO release –> increased bladder capacity with no change in micturation pressure

88
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TCA MOA

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  1. central/ peripheral antimuscarinic effects, 2. block active transport in presynaptic nerve endings responsible for uptake of amine neurotransmitters (nor epi and seratonin), 3. centrally active sedative
89
Q

what is DSD called in neurologicall normal person - 2

A

pelvic floor hyperactivity or dysfunctional voiding.

90
Q

pseudodyssenergia definition

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neurologically nl with external sphincter flare during filling cystometry in attempt to inhibit involuntary bladder contraction.

91
Q

neurotransmitter shared by para/symp

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acetylcholine at ganglia. also used by parasymp at effector site

92
Q

symp effector neurotransmitter

A

norepi

93
Q

spinal cord lesions between pons and S2 and detrussor, sphincter, sensation

A

detrussor - overactive, sphinter - dyssynergic, absent sensation

94
Q

how to manage VUR in spinal cord injury pt

A

normalize lower tract as best as possible

95
Q

followup in SCI

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annual upper and lower tract eval for first 5-10 yrs, then every other year. uds at same interval. cysto anually if indwelling foley

96
Q

sacral lesions and detrussor, sphincter, sensation

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detrussor - acontractile, sphincter - open smooth, closed striated, no sensation

97
Q

bladder pathology with nerve root compression in lumbar disc disease

A

reflex and sensory loss with straining to void

98
Q

herpes zoster infection to bladder nerves

A

u retention