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.

Indications / Applications

Indications for the use of the BladderScan® at Orthopedics

• Patient with a risk of urinary retention
• Patient with a risk of urinary residue
• Patient who hasn't been able to urinate spontaneously for some time
• Patient after removal of an indwelling catheter
• Patient with a possible obstruction of the urinary tract
• Patient after spinal/epidural/general anaesthesia
• Patient post-operative
• Patient who is confused and restless
• Patient who isn't been able to tell if he has to urinate
• Patient who has to lay down completely

Experiences of the nursing staff in practice

• The use of the BladderScan® eliminates unnecessary catheterization
• We are able to recognize urine retention in time
• BladderScan® measurement 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 antibiotic use
• Use of the BladderScan® is more friendly to the patient than catheterization
• The BladderScan® contributes to the quality of care of the patient