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Nexam Pro User Manual
Chapter 9
Filling with air (Perfusion Pump Plus)
Press the
Next test
button until the text
RAIR
is displayed on the left
button. Connect the filling lumen of the catheter to the perfusion pump.
Press the
RAIR
button to mark the start of the test. This is a delayed
marker and is used to determine the baseline pressure.
Press the
Balloon x ml
button to place a Balloon marker and to inflate
the balloon automatically. Wait for the sphincter relaxation, indicated by
a drop in the IAS pressure. Empty the balloon by clicking the
Deflate
balloon
tool button to suck all air out with the perfusion pump.
Press the
RAIR End
button to mark the end of the test after the
relaxation at the baseline pressure (this is a delayed marker). Wait
about 40 seconds to settle all pressures before repeating this
procedure.
The balloon volume is always absolute, what means that the balloon is
deflated and inflated with the currently selected volume.
9.4.8
Sensation Test
The purpose of the sensation test is to determine at which rectal filling the
patient feels specific sensations. To perform the sensation test in combination
with the compliance test, see § 9.4.12.
You can choose to fill the balloon with air or water by using a syringe or the
pump module (see also the protocol settings in § 9.2.1). If you use the pump
module, install the pump tube as described in § 2.5.4. Both methods to fill the
balloon are described below.
Filling with water (pump module)
Press the
Next test
button until the text
No sensation
is displayed on
the left button. Connect the central lumen of the catheter to the filling
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