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Select Save Directory

 - this will allow you to select the directory as the 

default directory where you wish to save the PDF reports created by the RP 
Check Software 
 

Export PDF

 

– this will create and export the PDF report document to the 

selected folder 

– the format for saving PDF’s is the patients ID followed by 

the date and time the PDF was created. 
 

Show Patient details

 

– this will show the patient details that have been 

completed for the aptient , along with the healthcare professionals name 
and the organizations name. These details can be changed at any time 
prior to exportimg the tests to a PDF format. 
 

Select Test type

 

– this is required when the RP Check is connected to the 

PC for performing “live” tests, the PC software needs to be told which test 
is being performed, select MIP, MEP or SNIP form the drop down. The 
corresponding predicted value should also be chosen from the drop down 
choice.  
 
 
The + symbol will show a list of numbers in circles and these will 
correspond to the individual tests. The circles encasing the numbers are 
colour coded as follows: 
 
Gold/yellow is the Best test 
Green shows the test is within 20% of the best test 

– as per the ATS/ERS 

Guidelines 
Blue shows the test is technically acceptable and lasted for the required 1.5 
seconds but falls outside of the 20% reporducibility criteria. Selectng the 
individual circle will display the corresponfing test. 
Once a test has been selected and reviewed and it is deeemed 
unacceptable by the healthcare professional then selecting the 

Delete 

current Test, 

will delete the test from the list . 

NOTE:

 the numbering will stay the same but the numbered circle will now 

appear grey. 
 
Selecting Show ALL Tests will display all the tests performed overlaid on 
top of each other. 
 
Selecting Export to PDF will export the PDF to the chosen directory and will 
show the patients details, a table of results, the Best pressure trace graph 
and All pressure trace graphs 

Summary of Contents for RP Check

Page 1: ...erating Manual MD Diagnostics Ltd 15 Hollingworth Court Turkey Mill Ashford Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5PP UK Tel 44 0 1622 682686 Fax 44 0 1622 681693 Email sales mdd org uk www mdd org uk Revision 1 1...

Page 2: ...tory Pressure 13 MIP Maximal Inspiratory Pressure 13 MRPD Maximum Rate of Pressure Development 13 MRR Maximum Relaxation Rate 13 PC Installation and Report 14 Calibration 18 Battery Life 18 Cleaning 1...

Page 3: ...cterial viral filter Single patient use only 3 2 x Blue Expiratory Test valves with integral bacterial vial filter Single patient use only 4 4 x Flanged mouthpiece Single patient use only 5 PP3 Batter...

Page 4: ...wed by pressing the select key momentarily A Maximum of 10 tests are recorded for reviewing on the display along with the corresponding pressure time curves For mouth pressure measurements MIP and MEP...

Page 5: ...attery in place replace the battery cover The unit will switch ON when the battery is connected The initial displayed screen is the MD Diagnostics logo along with the version of RP Check The display w...

Page 6: ...the last graph displayed pressing the ENTER key will change back to the test icon and allow tests to be performed NOTE The continue testing option allows the previous test type to continue there is no...

Page 7: ...play will show the symbol and switch off NOTE If the RP Check has been left without being used for 5 minutes then then it will turn itself OFF to save the battery power MIP Test Insert the pink inspir...

Page 8: ...st the subject to insert the mouthpiece into their mouth ensuring the flange is positioned over the gums and inside the lips whilst the bite blocks are between the teeth The subject should exhale as m...

Page 9: ...will change the display back to the MIP blow icon It is recommended to perform three good tests and use the best result as the maximum achievable MIP MEP or SNIP The ATS recommends for reproducibility...

Page 10: ...infection control policies The expiratory T piece valves have a proven bacterial and viral efficacy 99 and offer protection to both patient and device The flanged mouthpiece is also a single patient u...

Page 11: ...ng that the expiration needs to be longer When 2 seconds exhalation has occurred an audible noise will be made indicating the acceptable time period has been met After each manoeuvre has been performe...

Page 12: ...ill show the stopwatch icon pressing the select key will display the test icon so testing can be repeated The maximum reading the RP Check can measure is equivalent to 300 cmH2O Any reading above that...

Page 13: ...and the measurement taken is the maximum peak pressure as a result of the sniff manoeuvre It is recommended to take a maximum of between 5 and 10 SNIP tests and take the highest test achieved NOTE Th...

Page 14: ...Rate of Pressure Development MRPD is the highest rate of change of pressure on the upward stroke before the one second average is achieved of either a MIP or MEP test MRR Maximum Relaxation Rate MRR i...

Page 15: ...e displayed on the PC software as well as on the unit For both of the above modes of operation turn the RP Check ON and connect the USB cable to the side of the unit and to a free USB port on the PC N...

Page 16: ...options to Upload Existing tests from the RP Check unit or Start New Test using the PC software h Select Upload Existing Tests and the individual tests will be uploaded for viewing Live tests performe...

Page 17: ...lso be chosen from the drop down choice The symbol will show a list of numbers in circles and these will correspond to the individual tests The circles encasing the numbers are colour coded as follows...

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Page 19: ...when the RP Check is not in use The battery should be changed when the low battery icon appears on the display Power Saving During the normal operation the unit will automatically switch OFF five min...

Page 20: ...hen please contact your authorised distributor or MD Diagnostics Ltd directly On request MD Diagnostics Ltd will provide circuit diagrams component part lists descriptions calibration instructions to...

Page 21: ...20 to 70O C Storage Humidity 10 to 90 RH Display 128 X 64 Pixels Graphic LCD Power Supply Single 9v PP3 battery Weight approximate 160g including battery Dimensions 135mm x 65mm x 30mm RP Check Softwa...

Page 22: ...of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately...

Page 23: ...ons to the RP check may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the RP check in relation to EMC performance The RP check should be used only with the cables specified by MD Diagnostics...

Page 24: ...1000 4 3 10V m 10V m Avoid use in environments likely to exceed 10V m Electrostatic Discharge ESD IEC 61000 4 2 6 kV contact 8 kV air 6 kV contact 8 kV air No restrictions in the intended environment...

Page 25: ...ironments Harmonic emissions IEC 61000 3 2 Not Applicable Voltage fluctuations flicker emissions IEC 61000 3 3 Not Applicable See 5 2 2 1 c and Figure 1 The RP Check is suitable for use in all establi...

Page 26: ...RP Check including cables than the recommended separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance d 3 5 P V1 d 3 5 P 80 MHz...

Page 27: ...predicted theoretically with accuracy To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RD transmitters an electromagnetic site survey should be considered If the measured field strength in the...

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