Orthopedic patients are usually recuperating from orthopedic procedures and may also be receiving physical therapy and rehabilitation. Many patients also suffer from multiple acute or chronic medical conditions. Many patients are initially catheterized during surgery and then have the catheter removed in the immediate postoperative period. Postoperative pain, limited mobility, and a debilitated state may exacerbate voiding difficulties. Urinary retention is not uncommon with symptoms including urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence. The BladderScan® is very helpful in expediting the correct diagnosis and thus implementing of the correct therapy.

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Indications / Applications

• Patient with a risk of urinary retention
• Patient with a risk of urinary residue
• Patient who hasn't been able to urinate for some time spontaneously
• Patient after removal of an indwelling catheter
• Patient after removal of a S.P.C.
• Patient post-operative
• Patient with retraining of bladderfunction

Experiences of the nursing staff in practice

• The use of the BaldderScan eliminates unnecessary catheterization
• We are able to recognize urine retention in time
• The making of a measurement with the BladderScan takes less time than a catheterization
• Less unnecessary use of disposables
• Always knowledge of the contents of the bladder
• Less deliberation about the necessity of catheterization
• Minimize risk of urinary tract infection and thus use of antibiotic
• Use of the BladderScan is more friendly to the patient than catheterization
• The BladderScan contributes to the quality of care of the patient