Using bladder ultrasound to detect urinary retention in patients

Nurs Times. 2009 Jun;105(21):34, 36-7.

Abstract

Bladder ultrasound is now considered a safer alternative to catheterisation in the diagnosis of urinary retention. This article outlines how bladder ultrasound works and its practical uses.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ultrasonography / instrumentation
  • Ultrasonography / methods
  • Urinary Retention / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Retention / nursing