DocumentCode
347202
Title
Urine collection system for female wheelchair users
Author
Vitek, M. ; Rice, D.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA, USA
Volume
1
fYear
1999
fDate
1999
Abstract
A urine collection system allows female wheelchair users to micturate. The system consists of a novel urinal worn beneath the clothes, a portable aspirator, and a flushing system. Operational tests show that it is comfortable and effective, but that care is required to prevent spills or leaks
Keywords
biocontrol; handicapped aids; pressure control; pumps; comfortability; female wheelchair users; flushing system; leakage prevention; micturition problems; portable aspirator; pump; urinal; urinal pressure control; urine collection system; Biomedical engineering; Catheterization; Containers; Hardware; Hoses; Orifices; Prototypes; Seals; Testing; Wheelchairs;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
[Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 1999. 21st Annual Conference and the 1999 Annual Fall Meetring of the Biomedical Engineering Society] BMES/EMBS Conference, 1999. Proceedings of the First Joint
Conference_Location
Atlanta, GA
ISSN
1094-687X
Print_ISBN
0-7803-5674-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEMBS.1999.802668
Filename
802668
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