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Urinary flow rate

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Urinary flow rate is simply the volume of urine passed in a certain time. It is usually measured electronically, for which, several types of equipment are available.

Flow rate provides useful information with the advantages of being non-invasive and relatively inexpensive.

Typical maximum values, in ml per second, would be:

  • young adult (up to 55 years)
    • male 20
    • female 18
  • over 55 years
    • male 12
    • female 15

The shape of the curve is also informative:

  • in the normal individual, flow rate rises rapidly to a peak which is then maintained until the bladder is nearly empty
  • in an individual with outflow obstruction, the curve is prolonged and the maximal flow rate reduced

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