Bladder scanner :
What is it?
The bladder scanner, also known as a vesical scanner, is an essential tool for assessing urinary function in a non-invasive manner. This easy-to-use bladder ultrasound allows accurate measurement of bladder volume and helps detect potential urinary and voiding disorders. Reliable and fast, this bladder ultrasound device plays a key role in the management of urological conditions, particularly in elderly patients receiving home care or hospitalized patients.
Thanks to portable ultrasound devices from Sonoscanner, bladder scanning improves the detection of disorders and enables faster patient management. In this article, let us explore the bladder scanner, its advantages, and how it works.
What is a bladder scanner and when should it be used?
What is a bladder scanner?
The bladder scanner is a robust and durable medical device that measures bladder volume (dimensions and depth) with perfect accuracy. This non-invasive ultrasound examination can detect certain urinary system abnormalities, including urinary retention caused by prostate enlargement.
The bladder scanner uses fast and efficient ultrasonic waves to assess the bladder’s condition and monitor the patient’s health. In practice, the bladder scanner benefits patients by avoiding unnecessary intrusive procedures while providing accurate evaluation without the burden of an unreliable diagnosis.
Clinical indications of the bladder scan
In terms of common clinical indications, this urology device can be used in several different situations:
In cases of urinary retention, which can increase the risk of urinary tract infections or cause pain during urination.
Postoperative monitoring, to track the bladder’s condition and prevent infections.
In cases of associated urinary incontinence, to determine if there are underlying causes, particularly voiding problems.
For elderly, bedridden, or geriatric patients, to facilitate safe and accurate bladder assessment.
How the bladder scanner works
This device measures bladder volume in real time using an ultrasound probe placed on the patient’s abdomen after applying a conductive gel. The ultrasonic waves bounce off the tissues, allowing the device to calculate the bladder’s depth and dimensions.
Healthcare professionals view the images as a three-dimensional cross-section of the bladder, essential for an accurate internal visualization. The Sonoscanner bladder scanner is easy to use, and its touchscreen makes it a highly intuitive tool.
Once the examination is completed, you can save the results displayed on the screen into your computer system and retrieve the images on your computer. Thanks to the Sonoscanner Private Cloud system, reports are automatically generated.
Advantages of the bladder scanner for healthcare professionals
The device and its portable probe adapt to different environments: hospital, postoperative unit, clinic, or geriatric care. This equipment can also be used in a medical facility specialized in urology.
A bladder scanner for better patient care
Healthcare professionals value the bladder scanner in patient management. Lightweight and easy to use, it allows for accurate measurement of bladder volume using non-invasive ultrasound technology. Its use is particularly recommended in cases of suspected urinary retention or for monitoring voiding disorders.
Real-time bladder scanning provides clear visualization of the patient’s bladder. You also have the option to adjust the bladder ultrasound device for even more precise application. The ultrasound technology enables reliable diagnosis, reducing the risk of complications such as infections. The bladder scanner also allows patients to avoid invasive procedures, such as catheterization.
A portable medical device that is easy to use
Fully portable, the bladder scanner can be used anywhere, including directly at the patient’s bedside. Healthcare professionals can also use it in a variety of medical facilities or at home.
The bladder scanner is a highly valued medical device for bladder measurement, especially in urgent clinical situations requiring a reliable diagnosis.
Precautions and limitations of the bladder scanner
The bladder scanner is an effective tool for measuring urinary volume and detecting potential urinary disorders. However, some precautions must be taken.
First, the patient should ensure their bladder is sufficiently full, as this allows for highly accurate results. An underfilled or overfilled bladder may lead to measurement errors, affecting result interpretation. Additionally, healthcare professionals should consider the patient’s overall health, including factors such as obesity.
To ensure proper use of the bladder scanner, staff must know how to handle the portable probe, placing it correctly on the patient’s abdomen. This ensures an accurate assessment of the patient’s bladder volume.
Sonoscanner Ultrasound Devices: Essential for Your Patients’ Health
At Sonoscanner, we understand how essential it is to have reliable and high-performance medical measurement devices. When lightweight, these devices allow healthcare professionals to care for patients quickly and anywhere.
Sonoscanner provides practitioners with high-quality bladder scanners. All our ultra-portable and portable ultrasound devices come with a powerful bladder application, enabling real-time visualization of the bladder, its depth, and dimensions. Automatic features allow for easy handling and save significant time in daily practice.
The bladder scanner is an intuitive device designed to support sometimes urgent diagnoses. Sonoscanner ultrasound devices allow healthcare professionals to perform high-quality ultrasound examinations, with a clear real-time scanning angle. Based on the analysis of the results, physicians can respond quickly and propose appropriate treatment, helping to reduce any risk of complications for the patient.
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