Developed especially for family physicians and general practitioners, the BladderScan^® Bladder Assesment Kit from Verathon^® is a comprehensive program to bring Urology into the Primary Care office. The kit provides the essential assessment capabilities to diagnose, prescribe for and treat common urinary problems. The instruments in the kit allow for rapid and noninvasive measurement fo 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 bladder assessment kit provides physicians with the diagnostic tools they need 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 Contents:
	A BladderScan® Volume Measurement Instrument - a choice of either:
	- A BVI 9400 Table-top model, with NeuralHarmonics™ technology, color display, Probe and Console aiming assistance, voice annotation, integrated printer, and ScanPoint® online imaging services
	OR
	- A BVI 6400 handheld model with Vmode® technology, voice annotation and ScanPoint® online imaging services
	A FloPoint® Elite uroflow System to help physicians quickly assess the mechanics of flow, and diagnose abnormalities in voiding patterns. Includes FloSensor, FloCharger, ScanPoint® Remote, Funnels, Clinical and user's manuals, etc.
	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 & MedReviews Supplement on Optimal Bladder Strategies for Primary Care

The BladderScan^® BVI 9400 is an easy-to-use tabletop instrument that noninvasively measures bladder volume and post-void residual (PVR).  With patent-pending NeuralHarmonics^TM technology, it offers sharpened accuracy and accelerated speed. Both the Probe and the Console provide aiming improved assistance. The ergonomic Probe provides a microphone for voice annotation. The sleek Console has an easy to read, color display and integrated printer.  Exam report printing and storage are available with ScanPoint^® online imaging 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).  In a matter of seconds, BladderScan^® creates a Vmode^® (multiple, aligned, B-mode) image and calculates and displays the patient’s bladder volume.  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 ten or more voice-annotated patient exams, so physicians can scan multiple patients on their rounds.

The BVI 6400 or BVI 9400, paired with ScanPoint^®, the innovative online imaging service from Verathon^®, enable 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).  The values are offered via Remote readout, ScanPoint^® report or optional label printout.

Male and Female Patient Protocols:
Developed by Primary Care Physicians for Primary Care Physicians, these straightforward, easy to use protocols provide assistance to general practitioners who are bringing 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.

MedReviews Supplement on Optimal Bladder Strategies for Primary Care :
Written for Primary Care physicians by a panel of distinguished Urologists, this MedReviews Supplement summarizes the age-related changes in the bladder that may lead to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), challenges involved in detection and diagnosis of bladder dysfunction, new approaches to differential diagnosis and treatment options for patients with this condition.

Additional Services:
Include clinical training, and reimbursement question assistance. With ScanPoint^® (available with purchase of the BVI 6400 or BVI 9400), enhanced imaging capabilities, online calibration, free device and software upgrades, patient record keeping and data storage, and warranty and insurance are also provided.

“Challenges in the Detection and Diagnosis of Bladder Dysfunction: Optimal Strategies for the Primary Care Physician,” Rev Urol. 2004; 6(suppl 1).

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.

Click here to view brochure.