The Verathon BladderScan BVI 9600 is a portable 3D noninvasive ultrasound instrument. The BVI 9600 is quick and easy to use. When the clinician releases the scan button, within seconds, the BVI 9600 measures ultrasonic reflections in multiple planes. Once measured the 9600 produces a three-dimensional image. Based on this image it calculates and displays information based on what mode is being used. When using the BVI 9600 there is no need for a sonographer.
The most popular features in the BladderScan BVI 9600 are the Bladder Scanning mode and the Aorta Scanning mode.
When scanning the bladder with BladderScan mode, the BVI 9600 measures urinary bladder volume and post-void residual (PVR). It helps assess urinary retention and postoperative urinary retention (POUR), evaluate many common urological conditions, prevent unnecessary catheterization, and helps reduce rates of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). These can help eliminate unnecessary trauma to patients as well as improve the efficiency of healthcare professionals. It also has been proven to reduce costs and saving staff time to focus on other jobs and patients.
When scanning the Aorta with AortaScan mode, the BladderScan 9600 provides a measurement of the abdominal aortic diameter. This helps physicians identify the presence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) using Verathons patented Vmode technology. AortaScan mode was designed to be a quick, easy-to-use tool for measuring the diameter of the abdominal aorta without the need for a sonographer.
These portable bladder scanners use noninvasive ultrasounds that provide a 3D image of the bladder or aorta. When scanning the bladder the device takes a three-dimensional snapshot and determines the volume of urine. Retained urine is a reservoir for bacteria and pathogens that can cause urinary tract infections. Bladder scans are usually performed in long-term care, acute care, and rehabilitation environments. Without the use of a bladder scanner, the bladder volume can be assessed by performing an invasive "in and out" urinary catheterization. Besides being uncomfortable, it can pose a risk of introducing more pathogens into the bladder increasing the risk of infection.