Anorectal Manometry
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9.4.2
Resting Pressure Test
The purpose of this test is to determine the resting pressure.
Press the
Next test
button until the text
Resting
is displayed on the left
button.
Ask the patient to be quiet for 10 to 20 seconds (do not talk, move,
squeeze). Press the
Resting
button to mark the start of the test.
Press the
Resting End
button to mark the end of the test. Repeat this
procedure if necessary.
9.4.3
Squeeze Test
The purpose of the squeeze test is to obtain an assessment of voluntary
sphincter capability at one or more levels in the sphincter.
Press the
Next test
button until the text
Squeeze
is displayed on the
left button.
Ask the patient to squeeze. Press the
Squeeze
button to mark the start
of the test. The endurance squeeze will cause an increase in pressure
on the EAS (External Anal Sphincter) channel.
Ask the patient to stop squeezing. Press the
Squeeze End
button to
mark the end of the test. This marker is placed automatically when the
squeeze timer is used (see protocol settings). Repeat this procedure if
necessary.
9.4.4
Endurance Squeeze test
The purpose of the endurance squeeze test is to evaluate the effects of
maintained squeeze on rectal and anal sphincter pressures.
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