II. Pathophysiology
- Anal sphincter contraction relies on S2-4 innervation
III. Technique
- Rectal Exam and evaluate anal sphincter tone
- Perform one of following triggers and evaluate for increased anal tone
- Slight traction of Foley Catheter
- Compressing/Squeezing glans penis or clitoris
IV. Interpretation
- Bulbocavernosus Reflex absent
- Bulbocavernosus Reflex present
- Severed spinal cord
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| Concepts | Finding (T033) |
| SnomedCT | 246583001 |
| English | Bulbocavernosus reflex, BCR - Bulbocavernosus reflex, Bulbocavernosus reflex (observable entity) |
| Spanish | reflejo bulbocavernoso (entidad observable), reflejo bulbocavernoso |
