Frequently Asked Questions
Patient Specific Information
Can measurements be made on all patients?
Patients with persistent intermittent flow are unlikely to perform the
test successfully. In the clinical study, patients had two separate opportunities
to perform the test and 90% provided useable data for at least one of
the tests.
How well do patients tolerate the test?
In the clinical study 85% patients expressed a preference for the non-invasive
test. Occasionally men may experience mild discomfort at the time of interruption.
Is the test easy to perform?
The procedure for carrying out the test is very similar to flowmetry
and is easy to learn. A few minutes spent explaining the test to the patient
and the need to avoid straining is valuable. If the patient is overweight,
you would have to push the suprapubic fat pad back in order to fit the
cuff around the penis
Are there any complications with the test?
During the course of the development of the CT3000, we have noted the
following:
- Patient can’t void with cuff on 1-2% (This is typically the
result of a bashful bladder)
- Haematuria – 2% (Men will present with Haematuria if they have
a vascular prostate and we have seen that this is usually at end of
void and is resolved without intervention)
- Discomfort/Pain – less than 1% (Some men find it strange having
a penile cuff fitted to the penis whilst voiding)
- Infection – none
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