Bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

How does Spina Bifida affect the bladder

Normal bladder function

How Spina Bifida affects the bladder

Other factors that affect bladder continence in Spina Bifida

Effects of unmanaged bladder incontinence in Spina Bifida

Medical evaluation for bladder function in Spina Bifida

Basics of bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Clean intermittent catheterisation (CIC) for bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Definition and Indications for CIC

Importance of CIC

Selecting the correct catheter size

Equipment and preparation for CIC

How to perform CIC for girls

How to perform CIC for boys

How to clean the catheter after CIC

How to store the catheter

Instructions for re-using catheters

Oxybutynin for continence management in Spina Bifida

What is Oxybutynin

Indications for Oxybutynin

Routes for using Oxybutynin

Equipment for instilling oxybutynin into the bladder

How to instill Oxybutynin into the bladder

Cleaning equipment after instilling Oxybutynin in the bladder

Dose Of Oxybutynin for bladder instillation

Side effects of Oxybutynin

How to store Oxybutynin solution

Managing fluid intake

Urinary tract infections (UTI's) in Spina Bifida

Signs and symptoms of UTIs in Spina Bifida

Management and prevention of UTIs

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Hygiene, skin care and managing bladder accidents

Hygiene and skin care

Managing bowel accidents

Menstruation and bladder continence management

Effect of menstruation on bladder and continence

Managing bladder continence during menstruation

Follow up care for Bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Importance of follow up in bladder continence management

Tests and their indications in bladder continence management follow up

Effects of a well managed bladder in Spina Bifida

Independence at school and the workplace

Transition to adult care

Physical and psychological factors that influence bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Family and socioeconomic factors that influence bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Environmental factors that influence bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Advocacy for bladder continence management in Spina Bifida

Caregiver support

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