Less commonly, cystitis may occur as a reaction to certain drugs, radiation therapy or potential irritants, such as feminine hygiene spray, spermicidal jellies or long-term use of a catheter. Cystitis may also occur as a complication of another illness. The usual treatment for bacterial cystitis is antibiotics.
The maneuver is based on the fact that when a patient forcibly exhales against a closed nose and mouth while bearing down, as if having a bowel movement, specific changes occur in blood pressure and the rate and volume of blood returning to the heart.
The verb MANEUVER has 3 senses: 1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. 2. act in order to achieve a certain goal. 3. perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense. Familiarity information: MANEUVER used as a verb is uncommon.