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  2. Bladder tank - Wikipedia

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    Bladder tank for fire protection Labaronne's patent. A bladder tank is a large, flexible container used to store many types of liquids. [1] When maximum capacity is reached, the bladder tank takes the form of a large pillow, hence it is also called a pillow tank. [2]

  3. Artificial urinary sphincter - Wikipedia

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    The initial satisfaction with the continence rate is reported to be improved by adjusting the pressure inside the implant with the ZSI 375 model. [26] Surveys of patients that underwent the procedure have found that over 90% would recommend the procedure to a friend or relative with the same problem, and over 90% would undergo the implantation ...

  4. Pressure tank - Wikipedia

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    The diaphragm or bladder may itself exert a pressure on the water, but it is usually small and will be neglected in the following discussion. Case 1 is an empty tank at the charging pressure P c (gauge). The total volume of the tank is V t. Case 2 is a tank in use, with the air pressure at pressure P (gauge) and a water volume of V

  5. Hydraulic accumulator - Wikipedia

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    As the volume of the compressed gas changes, the pressure of the gas (and the pressure on the fluid) changes inversely. For low pressure water system use the water usually fills a rubber bladder within the tank (pictured), preventing contact with the tank which would otherwise need to be corrosion resistant.

  6. Urodynamic testing - Wikipedia

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    It helps demonstrate the reasons for difficulty in voiding, for example bladder muscle weakness or obstruction of the bladder outflow. Multichannel cystometry : measures the pressure in the rectum and in the bladder, using two pressure catheters, to deduce the presence of contractions of the bladder wall, during bladder filling, or during other ...

  7. Pressure vessel - Wikipedia

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    The ASME definition of a pressure vessel is a container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure substantially different from the ambient pressure. [2]The Australian and New Zealand standard "AS/NZS 1200:2000 Pressure equipment" defines a pressure vessel as a vessel subject to internal or external pressure, including connected components and accessories up to the connection to external ...

  8. 15 Decked-Out Superyachts of the Rich and Famous - AOL

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    These opulent vessels, which are larger than most apartments and cost more than a mansion, are often custom-built to reflect the personal tastes and lifestyles of their owners.

  9. Urinary catheterization - Wikipedia

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    Common indications for urinary catheterization include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys) from conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, orthopedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), urinary incontinence that may compromise the ability to heal wounds, and the effects of ...