Charity funded machine enhances patient comfort and health
We are delighted to have presented a new Verathon bladder scanner to Duppas 1 & 2 wards.
The hi-tech device can be used to increase the comfort of many patients at once, as well as helping to prevent dangerous urinary tract infections.
It uses ultrasonic waves to show a 3D map of the patient’s bladder in under five seconds and calculate their amount of urine.
With this information, ward staff can diagnose issues, help prevent uncomfortable full bladders, and use catheters more precisely.
Sarah-Lue Facey, Junior Sister on Duppas 2 ward, said:
“This brilliant little probe is like a magic wand that can help us keep patients comfortable and healthy.
“Millions of people in the UK experience continence issues and either go too often or too little. Either way, the new device can make a big difference.
“Our wards love it and we want to say a big thanks to the Croydon Health Charity for giving it to us.”
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