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From Verathon Inc.;
'The BladderScan® is a portable, noninvasive ultrasound instrument that measures bladder volume. It is battery-operated, easy to use, and quickly provides accurate results. In less than five minutes, you can use the BladderScan® to obtain a precise reading of a patient's bladder volume. The BladderScan® supplies the information that caregivers need to diagnose, treat and manage urinary conditions.'

See also Urologic Ultrasound, Mirror Artifact, Pelvic Ultrasound, Transrectal Sonography and Ultrasonography.

From Verathon Inc.;
'The BladderScan® BVI 6100 is a handheld, noninvasive ultrasound instrument that measures bladder volume. It is easy to operate, so any staff member can scan patients quickly and accurately. To view ultrasound images from exams and print BVI 6100 exam results for patient records and reimbursement, just log on to ScanPoint®, Verathon Inc.'s (formerly Diagnostic Ultrasound Corp.) innovative online service. The BVI 6100 makes it easier to provide the best care for your patients.'

See also Urologic Ultrasound, Mirror Artifact, Pelvic Ultrasound, Transrectal Sonography and Ultrasonography.

From Verathon Inc.;
'The BladderScan® BVI 6300 Bladder Monitor is a handheld, noninvasive ultrasound instrument prescribed by the health care provider to enable patients to monitor bladder fullness on an ongoing basis. It is easy to use and quickly provides accurate results, so the patient can make informed decisions about when voiding is necessary.'

See also Urologic Ultrasound, Mirror Artifact, Pelvic Ultrasound, Transrectal Sonography and Ultrasonography.

From Verathon Inc.;
'The BladderScan® BVM 6500 enables physicians quickly and noninvasively to determine UEBW (ultrasound estimated bladder weight) and bladder volume using 3-dimensional V-mode® ultrasound. The BVM 6500 was designed to assist in diagnosis of bladder hypertrophy secondary to obstruction.'

See also Urologic Ultrasound, Mirror Artifact, Pelvic Ultrasound, Transrectal Sonography and Ultrasonography.