- Intra-vesical measurement is gold standard.
- Is a good reflection of intra-abdominal pressure - use with caution for patients with pelvic packing, pelvic fracturs or haematomas, or a neurogenic bladder.
- How to do
- Empty the bladder
- Instill 25mls N saline into the bladder.
- Place a pressure transducer onto the foley catheter which will measure the pressure in the bladder (the transducer should be zeroed at the level of the patient - iliac crest.
- Measure the pressure and end expiration.