Pediatric Biofeedback Therapy Preparation

• A large bottle full of water: to drink during the biofeedback session. The goal is to have a full bladder by the end of the session to complete a uroflow study.
• Give your child all prescribed medicines on the day of the test. This includes Ditropan (Oxybutynin Chloride) or any other medicines for their bladder, give these medicines as prescribed. Do not skip these medicines the morning of the session, this will alter the results.
• If your child has a fever (greater than 100.4F°) or symptoms of a urinary tract infection, call the Urology office at 202 476-5042, press Option 2 as soon as possible to discuss with the nurse or nurse practitioner. The session may need to be rescheduled when your child is well to obtain the most accurate results.

Children’s National Hospital
111 Michigan Ave, NW
Main Hospital, Urology Clinic, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20010

• Arrive 15 minutes early to register and to prepare.
• Session takes 45-60 minutes to complete.
• If you arrive late more than 15 minutes, you may be asked to reschedule.
• If you cannot come, please call to let us know.

• For routine questions about the study, call (202) 476-5042, press Option 2 and ask to speak with the nurse or nurse practitioner.
• If you are late or cannot come on the day of the test, call (202) 476-2162.
• If you need to reschedule – Call at least 24 hours before the study, (202)-476-5042, press Option 1.