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Instrument for measuring bladder volume. (Product Focus: Durable Medical Equipment).


Diagnostic Ultrasound's BladderScan[TM] portable, noninvasive non·in·va·sive
adj.
1. Not penetrating the body, as by incision. Used especially of a diagnostic procedure.

2. Not invading healthy tissue.
 bladder-volume instrument provides an accurate assessment of bladder volume. It increases the efficiency and effectiveness of intermittent catheterization catheterization

Threading of a flexible tube (catheter) through a channel in the body to inject drugs or a contrast medium, measure and record flow and pressures, inspect structures, take samples, diagnose disorders, or clear blockages.
 and continence continence /con·ti·nence/ (kon´tin-ens) the ability to control natural impulses.con´tinent

con·ti·nence
n.
1. Self-restraint; moderation.

2.
 management programs. Infections are decreased, saving staff time and lowering disposables' costs for the facility.

The BladderScan instrument aids in the diagnosis, management and treatment of urinary outflow dysfunction dysfunction /dys·func·tion/ (dis-funk´shun) disturbance, impairment, or abnormality of functioning of an organ.dysfunc´tional

erectile dysfunction  impotence (2).
. It's easy to use and provides fast results in a comfortable, safe manner. After a completed scan, the caregiver can determine whether catheterization or toileting is necessary.

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Date:Oct 1, 2002
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