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Yes we do - and we use it all the time. I do not know about it's accuracy with Peds though. I did find one article on them but I can't rememer the referrence. A good search of Medline should unearth it again though. I do know that everywhere they have been used they are loved as they prevent in out catheters.
We use it frequently on our peds rehab pt's too. I think the accuracy is operator dependant. For the life of me, I just can't seem to get a scan within 20cc of a cathed amount. I dunno, I'm just "bladder scanner challenged"..lol. I actually have better luck with the smaller patients, so I don't think that's a problem. The rep from the manufacturer came out and gave us an inservice..was great and that may be a thought for you. Contact a sales rep and ask them to come "sell" one to your boss.
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I work in a inpatient peds rehab unit and want to convince the manager that we could use a bladder scanner. Does anyone use this item in there hospital? To develop a policy there needs to be parameters. I approached one of our doctors who shot my idea down. I am persistent and think it would be a useful tool. Any help please.