Use of Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of ... - SUNA

Use of Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of ... - SUNA Use of Sacral Neuromodulation in the Management of ... - SUNA

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Normal Micturition Requires coordinated activity between the nerves and the muscles that control voiding Efferent Afferent

Filling Phase • Automatic Actions: – Brain signals detrusor muscle to relax to allow urine to fill bladder – Once bladder fills to capacity, bladder nerves signal fullness back to brain • Conscious Actions: – As bladder fills, you become aware of fullness - The response is to void or wait for a opportunity to void.

Fill<strong>in</strong>g Phase<br />

• Automatic Actions:<br />

– Bra<strong>in</strong> signals detrusor muscle to relax<br />

to allow ur<strong>in</strong>e to fill bladder<br />

– Once bladder fills to capacity, bladder<br />

nerves signal fullness back to bra<strong>in</strong><br />

• Conscious Actions:<br />

– As bladder fills, you become aware <strong>of</strong><br />

fullness<br />

- The response is to void or wait for a opportunity to void.

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