Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the effect and limitation of α₁ adrenergic recepter blockers used in bladder management of spinal cord injured patients.Methods70 patients were divided into two groups who received intermittent catheterization and intermittent catheterization combined with Alfuzosin respectively. After 4 months of treatment, the residual urine and the time to reduce the residual urine were compared.ResultsThere was no differences in deducing the residual urine and the time to reduce the residual urine between the two groups.ConclusionAlfuzosin has limited effect in reducing the residual urine in bladder management.

Key words: Alfuzosin, spinal cord injured, urine retention, rehabilitation