Urinary Retention in the Elderly: A Study of 100 Hospitalized Patients

Abstract

In cases with a high PRUV, the utmost caution is necessary both in the diagnosis of overflow incontinence and in establishing a therapeutic approach. Incomplete bladder emptying is associated with a poor prognosis.

No association between elevated post-void residual volume and bacteriuria in residents of nursing homes

“…Higher prevalences have been reported when using /50 ml as elevated PVR; 68% among incontinent elderly women and 49% among men with symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction [15,16]. But in a comparable population, using that cut-off point, our result was similar to a previous report, 39% and 34%, respectively [17]. In two studies, using 100 ml as a cut-off point, the prevalence of elevated PVR found in middle-aged women was 9% and 13%, respectively, in comparison with our result, 20% [18,19].…”

Elevated postvoid residual in women with pelvic floor disorders: prevalence and associated risk factors

“…One commonly held belief is that an elevated PVR is associated with an increased risk of bacterial cystitis [9][10][11]. However, like others [12][13][14] our population did not show an increased rate of a history of UTIs in those with an elevated PVR. Admittedly, our analysis was not powered to address this issue specifically, and prospective studies would better identify the association between UTI and elevated PVR.…”

Guidelines for preventing urinary retention and bladder damage during hospital care

“…2009) and is regarded as low enough without risk of permanent bladder damage. In the literature, the amount of PVR defining UR varies between 150 and 600 ml (Grosshans et al. 1993, Smith & Albazzaz 1996, Pavlin et al.…”