Anorectal Manometry
Solar Blue User Manual
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The procedure to prepare the investigation is as follows:
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Connect the pressure transducer cables (in OPEN position) to the Solar
Blue module. For the GIM-60000A air charged catheter and transducers,
the connection is as follows:
Color pressure transducer
Solar Blue module
Yellow (distal)
P1
Green (medial distal)
P2
Blue (medial proximal)
P3
Orange (proximal)
P4
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In the database program, enter and select the
patient name
.
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Again, in the database program, click the
New investigation
button.
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Click the
Anorectal manometry
button to start the pre-test.
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Connect the catheter to the pressure transducers (follow the colors). Be
sure to connect in the OPEN position.
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Calibrate the catheter as instructed by the manufacturer (follow the
instructions to calibrate the catheter and charge the sensors). Press the
Zero
all
button before charging the sensors in the calibration tube.
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Release pressure from the calibrator and remove the catheter. After
calibration,
do not
slide the switch to the OPEN position.
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Gently insert the catheter in the anal canal of the patient and position the
balloon in the rectum.
Figure 9.17
Charge catheter
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Ask the patient to cough to check the registration of the pressures.
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Press the
Start investigation
button to start the investigation. Follow the
procedure for the tests as described in the following subsections.
