Το χρησιμοποιούν συχνά στην Σουηδία, και μάλιστα και σε Κέντρα Υγείας. Μάλιστα, επειδή είναι εύκολο στην χρήση του, αναθέτουν συνήθως την εξέταση σε βοηθούς Νοσηλευτών.BladderScan® Applications:
Urology
For the Urologist
BladderScan assists in:
•Measurement of post-void residual bladder volume (PVR)
•Diagnosis of:
•Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO)
•Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)
•Overactive bladder (OAB)
•Evaluation of urinary retention
•Monitoring post-operative recovery
Primary Care (Internal Medicine/Family Practice)
BladderScan assists in the diagnosis and treatment of:
•Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
•Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO)
•Overactive bladder (OAB)
The BladderScan provides information to more easily evaluate urological conditions, and prescribe appropriate treatment sooner, often during the same office visit.
See Primary Care Medical Specialty for more information about Urology for Primary Care
Acute Care
In the Acute Care setting, the BladderScan assists in diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of post-operative urinary retention (POUR) and helps prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (caUTIs).
For Health Care Providers:
BladderScan helps:
•Diagnose urinary retention
•Evaluate post-operative urinary retention (POUR)
•Reduce unnecessary catheterization
•Reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection (caUTI)
•Identify a blocked Foley catheter*
•Evaluate need to catheterize after Foley catheter removal
•Evaluate need to catheterize during intermittent catheterization
•Assist in bladder retraining (biofeedback)
•Verify empty bladder
Extended Care
When utilized as part of a comprehensive incontinence management program, BladderScan helps:
•Minimize incontinent episodes
•Reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection (caUTI)
•Improve residents’ quality of life
•Save staff time and increase job satisfaction
•Reduce the cost of care
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