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Nexam Pro User Manual
Chapter 9
Figure 9.29
RAIR test
The letters between square brackets refer to the corresponding letters in
Figure 9.29.
Residual pressure
Minimum pressure between Marker [A] and Marker [B].
Amplitude of relaxation
The amplitude of relaxation is the pressure difference between the resting
pressure and the residual pressure.
% of relaxation
The % of relaxation is defined as the Amplitude of relaxation divided by the
resting pressure multiplied by 100%. It is the percentage of IAS relaxation
relative to zero pressure.
Amplitude of relaxation
Calculated: % of relaxation ------------------------------------------------- * 100%
Resting pressure
Duration
The duration is defined as the time [D]. It is the time between the balloon
marker and marker [C].
If no balloon marker is set between marker A and C, the reflex duration cannot
be calculated.
Balloon volume
This is the volume at which the balloon was inflated. It is infused volume at the
balloon marker [Bal].
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