Can the BioCon scanner be used if the battery is flat?
No, the BioCon scanners are battery operated and in the unlikely event that the battery is flat it should be charged for approximately 10 minutes before the scanner is operational again. It is recommended that the scanner is placed on charge before the charge level indicator reaches 1 bar.Are there any recommended standard settings?
Under the scanner set-up facility (home screen) a variety of scanner settings are user definable. The only settings we recommend for the smooth operation of the scanner are described below under the scan set up section: BioCon setup (images from BioCon-700)
'Image reverse' should be off 'PreScan BladderpointTM
Please note: BladderPoint™ (pink cross) is available on the complete range of MCube bladder scanners. Older models can be upgraded to BladderPoint™ software.
Should the scanner be deemed to not function correctly, please check that these standard settings are selected.
The BioCon-900, 900S & 1100 settings are pre-set. Speak to your EBME department or local de Smit Medical representative. Also refer to the operator manual. How long does it take to fully charge the BioCon scanners?
It will take 6 hours to charge the battery to its optimum level.What is the battery capacity of the BioCon scanners?
A fully charged battery will provide up to 6 hours of continuous scanning. BioCon-700 2400 scans BioCon-900, 900S & 1100 1000 scans The scanner automatically powers down after 7 minutes of inactivity (default setting) to preserve the battery’s charge level. The batteries do not discharge when not in use, they are not on standby.What setting should I use for obese patients?
For high BMI patients, BioCon bladder scanners have a deep scan depth. Please note when scanning high BMI patients, greater pressure may need to be applied in order to achieve a reading (depending upon depth of adipose tissue). In certain patients, you may need to lift the ‘apron’ to gain better access to the abdomen.What is the difference between the child and adult mode?
Scan depth is different between adult & child settings, to accommodate high and low BMI patients: BioCon-700 Adult mode 18cm Child mode 8cm BioCon-900 & 900S & 1100 Adult mode 23cm Child mode 8cm[/expand]What is a child?
Any patient weighing less than 25kg (55lbs) is suitable for the child setting (includes neonates) as it is a shorter scan depth – 8cm. Ideal for low BMI patients too.What about transgender patients?
- Set to male for any adult patient with no uterus.
- Set to female for any patient with a uterus.
Why male and female settings?
The female setting allows the scanner to compensate for the presence of the uterus. (A very small amount of fluid is held within the uterus - approx. +/- 10ml but varies depending upon condition/medication/number of childbirths etc):BioCon-700 & BioCon-900 Set to male for any adult patient with no uterus.
Set to female for any patient with a uterus. BioCon900S & 1100 Has the facility to identify patient who has had a hysterectomy (no uterus).How accurate are the CUBEscan bladder scanners?
All bladder scanners use an algorithm to derive bladder volume (results below are tested on a phantom bladder).| BioCon-700 | 0-999ml | +/- 15% or 15ml (0-999ml) whichever is the greatest. | |
| BioCon-900 | 0-999ml | +/- 15% or 15ml | |
| BioCon-900S | 0-99ml | ±10ml, | |
| 100-999ml | ±10% | ||
| BioCon-1100 | 0-99ml | ±7.5ml, | |
| 100-999ml | ±7.5% |
