Developed especially for internists, family physicians and general practitioners, the BladderScan^® Bladder Assessment Kit is a comprehensive program to bring Urology into the Primary Care office. The kit provides the essential assessment capabilities to diagnose and treat common urinary problems. The instruments in the kit allow for rapid and noninvasive measurement for urinary flow and residual bladder volume (PVR, or post-void residual).

Bladder Dysfunction: A Seriously Under-diagnosed Problem

Bladder dysfunction is common among adults, but seriously under-diagnosed. It is estimated that 35 million Americans suffer from bladder disease.¹ Due to embarrassment about urinary symptoms such as incontinence, many patients wait years before seeking treatment for poor bladder health. More than 50% of patients with incontinence do not volunteer information about their symptoms.²

Bladder Assessment for Primary Care

Today, primary care physicians have access to a growing number of pharmaceutical treatment options for bladder dysfunction. The BladderScan^® Bladder Assessment Kit provides physicians with the diagnostic tools needed to prescribe bladder medications appropriately and determine when referral to a urologist is necessary. Because conditions such as urinary retention are a contraindication for certain incontinence medications, it is important that a complete bladder assessment is performed before bladder medications are prescribed.

Benefits for you, your patients, and your practice:

As a healthcare provider, the BladderScan^® Bladder Assessment Kit gives you immediate and accurate information to diagnose bladder dysfunction. Because the tests can be conducted quickly, you can discuss potential treatment options with your patients at the time of their office visit. Your patients can avoid possible time-consuming referrals, pain from catheterization and the related risk of infection. Click here for more information about the benefits and indications for the BladderScan® Bladder Assessment Kit in the primary care office.

Kit Features:
	Noninvasive
	Accurate & reliable
	Fast & easy to use
	-Nurse or technician can conduct tests
	-Allows physicians to spend more time with their patients
	Cost effective
Kit Contents:
	A BladderScan® Volume Measurement Instrument - choose an instrument based on your practice needs:
	- A BVI 9400 with Small Child Mode, color display, Probe and Console aiming assistance, voice annotation, integrated printer, and ScanPoint® online imaging and calibration services
	- A BVM 9500 with UEBW measurement capability, color display, Probe and Console aiming assistance, voice annotation, integrated printer, and ScanPoint® online imaging and calibration services
	- A BVI 9600 with AortaScan® Mode, color display, Probe and Console aiming assistance, voice annotation, integrated printer, and ScanPoint® online imaging and calibration services
	OR
	- A BVI 6400 handheld model with Vmode® technology, voice annotation and ScanPoint® online imaging and calibration services
	A FloPoint® Elite Uroflow System to help physicians quickly assess flow mechanics and diagnose abnormalities in voiding patterns
	Male and female patient protocols
	AUA Symptom Index for BPH and UDI-6 Incontinence Questionnaires to assist in patient communication and diagnosis
	The Urology for Primary Care Manual

The BladderScan^® BVI 9400/BVM 9500/ BVI 9600 are easy-to-use tabletop instrument that noninvasively measures bladder volume and post-void residual (PVR).  With patent-pending NeuralHarmonics^TM technology, they offer sharpened accuracy and accelerated speed compared to other BladderScan^® instruments.

Each BVI 9000 series instrument also offers a unique capability tailored to the needs of specific patient groups:

• BladderScan^® BVI 9400 - Offers Small Child Mode, with the capability to measure urinary bladder volumes in patients as small as 15 pounds (7.5 kg) in weight.
• BladderScan^® BVM 9500 - Offers UEBW Measurement, a noninvasive measure of Bladder Wall Mass. Clinical studies indicate that the mass of the bladder wall may correlate with Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO).¹²³
• BladderScan^® BVI 9600 - Offers AortaScan^® Mode, with the capability to noninvasively measure the diameter of the abdominal aorta to help physicians identify the presence of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA).

BVI 9000 series instruments provide aiming assistance on both the Probe and the Console. The ergonomic Probe provides a microphone for voice annotating exams. Each instrument can save up to ten exams. The sleek Console has an easy to read, color display and integrated printer. Exam report printing and storage are available with ScanPoint^® online imaging and calibration services via a unique wireless hub.

The BladderScan^® BVI 6400 is a handheld, noninvasive ultrasound instrument that measures bladder volume and post-void residual (PVR).  It is battery operated, easy to use and provides quick and accurate results. It also features voice annotation and enhanced data storage. The BVI 6400 saves up to ten voice-annotated patient exams, so physicians can scan multiple patients on their rounds.

ScanPoint^®, our innovative online imaging and calibration software, pairs with the BladderScan^® BVI 9000 series and BVI 6400 instruments. ScanPoint^® enables physicians to view ultrasound images from patient exams, and save and print exam results for patient records and reimbursement. ScanPoint^® also provides online calibration, patient record keeping and data storage, free device and software upgrades, and warranty and insurance programs.

FloPoint^® Elite Uroflow System: 
The FloPoint^® Elite Uroflow System (FloSensor, FloCharger and ScanPoint^® Remote) records and charts a patient’s pattern of urinary flow. This unique system offers speed, ease and convenience, providing a more normal voiding environment for patients (no awkward chair) and improving setup and cleanup for office staff (no messy beakers to empty). The FloPoint^® Elite system helps physicians quickly assess the mechanics of flow, and diagnose abnormalities in voiding patterns (obstructed or restricted flow).

Male and Female Patient Protocols:
Developed by Primary Care Physicians, these straightforward, easy to use protocols provide assistance to internists, family practitioners or general practitioners to bring Urology into their practices.

AUA Symptom Index for BPH and UDI-6 Incontinence Questionnaires:
Many patients are embarrassed to discuss bladder problems with their doctors. The AUA Symptom Index for BPH and UDI-6 Incontinence Questionnaire are designed to assist in patient communication. These simple one-page questionnaires are provided for use, along with the requisite medical history and release forms, so the patient can fill them out prior to his or her consultation.

The Urology for Primary Care Manual:
The “Urology for Primary Care” manual, edited by Dr. Richard Pelman, defines some of the Urologist’s tools for Primary Care physicians. It was written by practicing Urologists to help Primary Care physicians assess, diagnose and treat common urological problems, and serves as a convenient in-office reference. The manual's easy-to-read format enables providers to access information quickly, so they can provide better patient care.

The new BladderScan^® Bladder Assessment Kit can help you evaluate and treat your patients' bladder and urinary problems.

Please contact your Verathon Medical® representative for a BladderScan^® Bladder Assessment Kit demonstration.

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1. Kelly, Christopher E. "The Relationship Between Pressure Flow Studies and Ultrasound-Estimated Bladder Wall Mass." Rev Urol. 2005;7 (suppl 6): S29-S34
2. Nitti, Victor W. "Introduction: Measurement of Bladder Mass Using Ultrasonography: A New Tool for Measuring Bladder Outlet Obstruction." Rev Urol. 2005;7 (suppl 6):S1-S2; Nitti, Victor W. "Pressure Flow Urodynamic Studies: The Gold Standard for Diagnosing Bladder Outlet Obstruction." Rev Urol. 2005;7 (suppl 6):S14-S21.
3. Tubaro, A., C. Manieri, et.al. "The Effect of Bladder Outlet Obstruction Treatment on Ultrasound-Determined Bladder Wall Thickness." Rev Urol. 2005;7 (suppl 6):S35-S42