Can the scan results be uploaded to an electronic patient record system?
Yes, the BioCon scanners output data in an appropriate format (HL7) for uploading to electronic patient records. Please contact de Smit Medical for more details.What is the pink cross?
The BioCon range of bladder scanners has a pink cross which identifies the presence of fluid. This is to confirm to the user that they have located the bladder. The pink cross DOES NOT need to be lined up with the green central line.What are the contraindications when using a BioCon bladder scanner?
- Foetal use or pregnant patients (safe but not accurate as it will pick up amniotic fluid).
- Patients with ascites (safe but will pick up ascitic fluid).
- Patients with open wounds or damaged skin in the supra-pubic region (risk of infection when using ultrasound gel).