Results of Preliminary Trial of a Device to Remotely Monitor Catheter Output

Mosli-Lynch C1

Research Type

Pure and Applied Science / Translational

Abstract Category

Continence Care Products / Devices / Technologies

Abstract 574
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Scientific Open Discussion Session 28
Friday 31st August 2018
13:00 - 13:05 (ePoster Station 9)
Exhibition Hall
Infection, Urinary Tract Pre-Clinical testing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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Presenter
C

Conor Mosli-Lynch

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Abstract

Hypothesis / aims of study
The Foley Catheter has been draining bladders for almost 100 years, however it needs to be modernised to serve the changing requirements of modern  ‘data driven’ healthcare. This paper reports on the results of a ‘bench trial’ on a device that attaches between the outflow of a foley catheter and the drainage-bag, that can monitor many aspects of urine output.
Study design, materials and methods
The device, invented by the author, monitors the urine composition and temperature, as well as detecting  if the catheter is blocked. It then transmits these wirelessly to a cloud computing system, where a computer algorithm can detect early warning signs and inform the patient’s physician or caregiver. In this bench trial, we attached the device to a foley catheter inserted into a model bladder. We then simulated haematuria, concentrated/dilute urine and catheter blockage. The data were transmitted and analysed independently to see if the various scenarios could be differentiated and identified.
Results
The device was able to identify macroscopic haematuria (differentiating between frank and light haematuria), and differentiate between differing grades of Urine Specific Gravity. It was able to accurately identify catheter blockage even in low output situations. It was also able to record urine temperature, closely aligned with core body temperature.
Interpretation of results
The device is able to identify whether a catheter is blocked, whether a patient is haematuric and can provide some indication as to whether a patient is developing a UTI.
Concluding message
Though it requires further development, this monitoring device, combined with the data transmission and the analysis algorithms could prove beneficial to the millions of patients worldwide with long or short-term urinary catheters.
Disclosures
Funding The development of this device and the trial have been self-funded by the author. Clinical Trial No Subjects None
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