International continence society guidelines on urodynamic equipment performance. Issue 4 (4th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gammie, Andrew; Clarkson, Becky; Constantinou, Chris; Damaser, Margot; Drinnan, Michael; Geleijnse, Geert; Griffiths, Derek; Rosier, Peter; Schäfer, Werner; Van Mastrigt, Ron
• Is Part Of: Neurourology and urodynamics. Volume 33:Issue 4(2014:Apr.)
• Page Start: 370
• Page End: 379
• Publication Date: 2014-01-04
• Subjects: Urinary organs -- Periodicals; Urodynamics -- Periodicals; Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6
• DOI: 10.1002/nau.22546
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0733-2467

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="nau22546-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <p>These guidelines provide benchmarks for the performance of urodynamic equipment, and have been developed by the International Continence Society to assist purchasing decisions, design requirements, and performance checks. The guidelines suggest ranges of specification for uroflowmetry, volume, pressure, and EMG measurement, along with recommendations for user interfaces and performance tests. Factors affecting measurement relating to the different technologies used are also described. Summary tables of essential and desirable features are included for ease of reference. It is emphasized that these guidelines can only contribute to good urodynamics if equipment is used properly, in accordance with good practice. <italic>Neurourol. Urodynam. 33:370–379, 2014</italic>. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </sec> </abstract>