Title :
Bladder Volume Sensing by Local Distension Measurement
Author :
Dreher, Robert D. ; Timm, Gerald W. ; Bradley, William E.
Author_Institution :
Departments of Neurology and Minn. 55455.
fDate :
5/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Restoration of volitional control of the micturition reflex requires the use of bladder volume sensors. A method of measuring bladder volume by monitoring local distension has been developed in the laboratory. Tests conducted in experimental animals yielded 15 percent accuracy with bladder volume at micturition reflex threshold.
Keywords :
Bladder; Electrical resistance measurement; Electrodes; Magnetic flux; Magnetic separation; Magnetic switching; Switches; Testing; Transmitters; Volume measurement; Animals; Dogs; Electronics, Medical; Semiconductors; Urinary Bladder; Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic; Urination;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1972.324126
