Vacuum Erection Devices for Erectile Dysfunction
12 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which method is used to create a partial vacuum around the penis in vacuum erection devices?

  • Muscle contraction
  • Blood pressure manipulation
  • Non-invasive partial vacuum (correct)
  • Hormone injection
  • Why are vacuum erection devices often used as penile rehabilitation after nerve sparing radical prostatectomy?

  • To prevent diabetes
  • To cause damage to erectile tissues
  • To avoid erectile dysfunction
  • To help maintain blood engorgement (correct)
  • What is the main advantage of vacuum erection devices over oral and intraurethral treatments for ED in diabetics and cardiovascular disease patients?

  • Oral ingestion
  • Higher radiation doses
  • Surgical intervention
  • On-demand treatment (correct)
  • Which vacuum erection device has FDA approval and is designed for men with diabetes?

    <p>Osbon ErecAid Esteem Manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the duration of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease have on the response to VED in the general population of ED patients?

    <p>No effect on response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the automatic pump version of the Osbon ErecAid system considered more discreet and easier to use?

    <p>It uses a battery pump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the constriction band in a vacuum erection device?

    <p>To prevent blood from escaping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are vacuum erection devices considered an attractive treatment option for some patients?

    <p>Because they are less expensive and have higher success rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can prolonged use of vacuum erection devices potentially lead to?

    <p>Desensitization to erections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found to be a successful alternative for men who failed oral pharmacological therapy?

    <p>Vacuum erection devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a vacuum erection device?

    <p>To preserve penile oxygen levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to avoid prolonged use of vacuum erection devices?

    <p>To prevent ischemic injury due to damaged or unremoved rings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser