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Designed to be used by physicians or nurses, without the need for a sonographer, BladderScan® bladder volume instruments are easy to learn and use.
Acute Care Infection Prevention Using BladderScan® Bladder Volume Instruments
In acute care environments, infection control is an increasing concern and urinary tract infection (UTIs) are the most common hospital-acquired infection.1,2 BladderScan® bladder volume instruments have been shown to reduce the rate of nosocomial UTIs by preventing unnecessary catheterizations.3
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The BladderScan® Bladder Assessment Kit - Designed for Primary Care
Developed especially for family physicians and general practitioners, the BladderScan® Bladder Assessment Kit is a comprehensive program to bring Urology into the Primary Care office. The Bladder Assessment Kit provides the essential assessment capabilities to diagnose, prescribe for and treat common urinary problems. The instruments in the kit allow for rapid and noninvasive measurement of urinary flow and post-void residual (PVR).
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BladderScan® Bladder Volume Instruments - Tools of the Trade for Urologists
BladderScan® bladder volume instruments are an essential tool for many urologists. For more information on specialized BladderScan® instruments and supporting products designed specifically for urologists, please click here.
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References:
1.Saint S, Kowalski CP, Kaufman SR, Hofer TP, Kauffman CA, et al. Preventing Hospital-Acquired Urinary Tract Infection in the United States: A National Study. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008: 46; 243-56.
2. CDC document: Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms In Healthcare Settings, 2006. Siegel JD, Rhinehart E, Jackson M, Chiarello L, The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee. Accessed at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/mdroGuideline2006.pdf
3. Moore DA, Edwards K, Using a Portable Bladder Scan to Reduce the Incidence of Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections, Medsurg Nursing, 1997, 6(1), 39-43.
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BladderScan® BVI 9400
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