Anorectal Manometry
Solar Blue User Manual
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Figures 9.2 and 9.3 show the layout of the two most common four-channel
catheters:
•
One centimeter spacing between the four pressure channels (spiral) and a
balloon at the tip to test the anorectal reflex (RAIR) and sensations.
•
Four pressure channels at the same location (radial) with an angle of 90
degrees and a balloon at the tip to test the anorectal reflex (RAIR) and
sensations.
Figure 9.2
Anorectal manometry catheter, spiral
Figure 9.3
Anorectal manometry catheter, radial
Click the
Catheter
button to display the
Catheter selection
window. Select
your catheter from the list; for example, the disposable water catheter
MMS
G-84481
or the
MMS G-84482
.