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What is the MOST common way to measure bladder pressure?
Inserting a catheter with a pressure sensor through the urethra
What is the NORMAL range of voiding pressure in the bladder?
20-40 cmH2O
What can cause an increase in bladder pressure?
Coughing and straining
What can cause the bladder pressure to be over 100 cmH2O?
Prostate obstruction in men
Where is the bladder located in relation to other organs?
Between the uterus and rectum
Learn about the different methods used to measure the pressure in the bladder, including passing a catheter with a pressure sensor through the urinary passage and using a needle inserted through the abdominal wall. Understand how bladder pressure can increase during certain activities such as coughing, straining, and pregnancy.
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