| Urodynamics has been around since the mid to late 19th century when catheters were first passed into the bladder and connected to a column of water (manometer). Electronics and computing have revolutionised the field, principally by allowing the real-time subtraction of pressures that is required. |
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| The drawing shows an early attempt at cystometry. In modern times the staffing level can be halved and the dress code is slightly less formal. |
Created by Doug
Small,Departments of Clinical Physics & Urology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
Mail me at doug.small@sgh.scot.nhs.uk
Acknowledgement
In creating this resource, I am indebted to the work of Derek
Griffiths and in particular his book Urodynamics (1982)
