Ultrasound · Echoson Pinit, for nursing homes and home care
Pinit: bladder scanner for residual volume at the bedside
The Pinit uses ultrasound to measure how much urine remains in the bladder after voiding (residual volume), and shows the image for verification. Portable and suitable for community care.
Measuring with ultrasound, on the outside of the body.
You see the bladder on the screen, to verify the measurement.
Portable, for the ward and community nursing.
Echoson
Pinit bladder scanner
- The order confirmation lists exactly what is included in the delivery
- Instruction on delivery, on site or online
- Inspection and maintenance by VCM, according to NEN-EN-IEC 62353
What you use it for
Residual volume after voiding and urinary retention
With the Pinit you determine the bladder volume, for example after voiding (post-void residual), as part of your assessment of urinary retention. The result supports your clinical decision and does not replace it.
- Intended use
- Measuring the bladder volume without a catheter. The full intended use is in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
- Limitations and precautions
- Stated in the instructions for use (IFU). If you are unsure about a particular patient group, ask us before you use the scanner.
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Of the scan head, between two clients. The agent and procedure are in the instructions for use (IFU).
- Recording the result
- According to your organisation’s procedure, for example in the client or electronic patient record
For whom
Long-term care, rehabilitation and disability care: checking bladder volume in residents, on the ward.
Community nursing: measuring at the client’s home, with a scanner that fits in the bag.
Specifications
- Method
- Ultrasound, with image. Scan head 2.5 to 5.0 MHz; automatic volume measurement with Echoson’s 3D technology (QUICK and AUTO modes), plus semi-automatic (multi-point, contour and 3-axis methods)
- Measuring range
- Automatic 0 to 999 ml, semi-automatic 0 to 1,499 ml (manufacturer’s figures)
- Image
- B-mode with a 120° scan angle and a depth of 13 to 23 cm. 7-inch colour touchscreen
- Battery and power
- 2,600 mAh Li-ion battery, about 8 hours of use. Mains adapter 100 to 230 V
- Size and weight
- 290 × 205 × 85 mm and 1.4 kg, with built-in thermal printer. About 2.6 kg with the carrying case
- Storage and users
- Built-in patient database, up to 10 users, storage on a USB stick, barcode reader support. Optional Windows software Pinit-PC for management and reports
- Safety
- CE marking as stated by the manufacturer. The declaration of conformity (DoC) is available on request
Gel and consumables
You find ultrasound gel and accessories for the Pinit in the webshop and request them from us, with a business account also as a list per department.
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