Background
Uroflowmetry is useful when diagnosing urinary system issues, such as bladder outlet obstruction, low bladder pressure, or an enlarged prostate. Approximately 50% of men over the age of 40 have lower urinary tract symptoms. Early detection of these problems allows for quick initiation of pharmacological therapy. A physician would use this technology for patients with a slow flow rate below 10 mL/sec. For example, a concerned physician could measure volume by using a catheter to artificially fill up the patient’s bladder with saline solution and then ask the patient to void. Many times patients can’t void the entire bladder, only a portion. Inaccurate uroflow devices can result in a missed diagnosis and consequent permanent damage to the kidneys or bladder.
Currently, few diverse solutions exist to measure the flow rate and volume of flow through the urethra in order to diagnose urethral, bladder, or prostate issues. Besides an expensive price tag, current technology requires excessive clean up, frequent mechanical maintenance, and could miscalculate values when gathering very low flow data. Laborie, our client, is dedicated to improving pelvic health in both men and women and enlisted us to create a new dynamic system.
Currently, few diverse solutions exist to measure the flow rate and volume of flow through the urethra in order to diagnose urethral, bladder, or prostate issues. Besides an expensive price tag, current technology requires excessive clean up, frequent mechanical maintenance, and could miscalculate values when gathering very low flow data. Laborie, our client, is dedicated to improving pelvic health in both men and women and enlisted us to create a new dynamic system.