Competency information

Details

Carry out each type of investigation.

Considerations

  • Procedure for safe insertion of a rectal catheter.
  • Identification of normal/abnormal anorectal anatomy.
  • Procedure for safe urethral catheterisation.
  • SOP for performing each investigation.

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Perform safe urethral catheterisation.
# 2 Outcome Perform safe insertion of rectal catheters.
# 3 Outcome Perform flowmetry, residual urine assessment by ultrasound, and filling and voiding cystometry in patients presenting with a range of conditions, for example urinary retention, urgency and stress incontinence.