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USING THE INSTRUMENT
Risk of explosion. If you use the BladderScan BVI 3000 instrument in the presence of flammable
anesthetics, the hazard of potential explosion exists.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock or burns.
Do not use the BladderScan instrument in conjunction with HF
surgical equipment.
WARNING
When using the instrument, be aware of the following conditions that can affect ultrasound
transmission and decrease the accuracy of exam results.
• Abdominal Surgery— Scar tissue, surgical incisions, sutures, and staples can affect ultrasound
transmission and accuracy. Use care when scanning patients who have had abdominal surgery
• Catheterization—A catheter in the patient’s bladder may affect the accuracy of the bladder
volume measurement; however, the volume measurement may still be clinically useful if it is
large (detecting a blocked catheter, for example).
• Obesity—Obesity may affect bladder volume measurements. Lift as much abdominal adipose
tissue out of the way of the instrument as possible. Apply more pressure to the scanhead to
reduce the amount of adipose tissue through which the ultrasound must pass.
Accuracy is compromised if you do not obtain an optimal, repeatable image.
WARNING
Do not use the BladderScan BVI 3000 instrument on:
• A patient who has open skin or wounds in the suprapubic area.
• A patient with ascites.
• A pregnant patient.
WARNING