This technology is a device capable of measuring urine output in real-time for accurate and rapid assessment of diuresis in patients with congestive heart failure.
Patients with congestive heart failure require frequent assessment of their urine output to monitor diuresis. Currently, inpatient assessment relies on ancillary staff to manually record urine volumes, which tend to occur at irregular intervals and are prone to error. Methods for monitoring outpatient urine output are not readily available, making diuresis assessments for these patients exceedingly difficult. Therefore, a convenient and accurate method for monitoring urine output for both inpatients and outpatients could help to improve the management of patients with cardiac failure.
This device attaches to a fluid collection container and uses a sensor and algorithm to assess the volume of fluid within the container. This portable, yet versatile device is compatible with urine catheters, pericardial drains, chest tubes, and Jackson-Pratt drains. It can display real-time fluid volume measurements on its screen, and it can transmit measurements to an electronic medical record system. By providing automated, accurate urine output measurements in real-time, this technology can enable physicians to more quickly address and optimize patient treatment regimens. In addition, this device can be used to measure the output of other bodily fluids as well.
IR CU16126
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