Antibiotic Use for Urodynamics: A Comprehensive Review that Informs Local Practice

Abstract

Introduction:The question is addressed of whether antibiotics should be given prophylactically to all patients undergoing urodynamic testing or targeted only to those considered at higher risk for urinary tract infection after the procedure. A PICOT (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time) question was formulated to ensure a successful search strategy. The clinical question aimed to address the issue of widespread use of antibiotic prophylaxis as this remains unclear in the literature.