URINE OUTPUT COLLECTION AND MONITORING SYSTEM

摘要

A urine collection apparatus and monitoring device is provided. The urine collection apparatus includes a collection reservoir and a diverter for controlling flow of urine to a first passageway in a first position and to a second passageway in a second position, wherein the first passageway is fluidly interconnected to the collection reservoir. The urine collection apparatus may include a cartridge having an internal chamber and inlet and outlet members, wherein the inlet member is selectively, fluidly interconnectable to the second passageway, and wherein the outlet member is selectively, fluidly interconnectable to the collection reservoir. The monitoring device is interconnectable with the cartridge and monitors a volume of urine collected. The cartridge may be received within the monitoring device. The monitoring device may include a light source for emitting a light signal and a light detector array for detecting the light signal and outputting signals to determine urine volume.