Since 2002 our department of obstetrics and gynecology, at Glostrup Hospital, Copenhagen, has
conducted popular courses in urodynamics 1-2 times per year. We are the only centre in Scandinavia to be certified by the International Continence Society (ICS) to hold such courses. This course will be held in English. This course is targeted at urologists, gynecologists, nurses, continence therapists and other professionals who use urodynamic evaluations in their daily practice, and multi-professional interaction is encouraged.
The program is consistent with the ICS recommended curriculum. Certificates will be issued to participants. Hands-on training in our urodynamic lab is available on request. Prominent speakers from the Nordic countries have been invited. The course will be interactive, with workshops and case demonstrations, including discussions of participants’ own cases.
Organizing committee:
Prof. Gunnar Lose, DMSc
Dr. Lone Mouritsen, PhD
Dr. Søren Brostrøm, PhD
Dr. Niels Klarskov
Ms. Berit Larsen, RN
Registration fee incl. lunches and breaks is DKK 2000 = 270 EUR. The course will be held in Central Copenhagen, with very easy access by air or rail. Hotels in all price categories are within walking distance.
If you are interested in participating, please e-mail soren@brostrom.dk to receive you registration package. Please register no later than 1 October.
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
Thursday 6 November 2008 (9h30 – 17h30)
Anatomy, normal micturition physiology
CNS control of the lower urinary tract
ICS-terminology
ICI-classification of urodynamic evaluation: non-invasive vs. invasive
Non-invasive urodynamic evaluation:
- Voiding diary
- Uroflow
- Residual urine
Introduction to invasive urodynamic evaluation
- Cystometry and pressure/flow voiding study
- Normal values
Standard cases:
- Normal urodynamic examination
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Urge urinary incontinence
- Mixed urinary incontinence
Pressure/flow studies
- Controversies
- How to distinguish obstruction and hypoactive detrusor
Standard cases:
- Infravesical obstruction
- Hypoactive detrusor
Urodynamic nursing:
- Practical set-up of the urodynamic lab
- Slide-show: urodynamics step-by-step
- Protecting patient integrity
Workshop:
- Equipment demonstration
- Catheters & transducers
- Balancing & calibration
- Safety
Workshop:
- Errors & artefacts
Plenary discussion: Participant's cases
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Friday 7 November 2008 (8h30 – 14h00)
Evaluating urethral function
- Definitions
- Methods
- 'Low pressure urethra' discussed
- Novel techniques
Imaging the lower urinary tract
Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction
- Symptoms & findings
- EMG, ice-water test, carbachol test
Ambulatory urodynamics
Standard cases:
- Neurogenic bladder
- Detrusor-sphincter dyssynergy
- ISD
- Low compliance
“Pro et contra” - The clinical applicability of urodynamic tests
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Glostrup Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
Further information on registration and travel, and the final programme can be seen at www.dugs.dk and www.nfog.org, or by mail. soren@brostrom.dk