Anorectal Manometry
Nexam Pro User Manual
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Ask the patient to push. Press the
Push
button to mark the start of the
test.
Ask the patient to stop pushing. Press the
Push End
button to mark
the end of the test. This marker is placed automatically when the push
timer is used. Reposition the catheter and repeat this procedure if
necessary.
9.4.7
Rectal Anal Inhibitory Reflex (RAIR) Test
The purpose of the RAIR test is to assess the rectal anal inhibitory reflex. A
syringe or the perfusion pump can be used to inflate the balloon.
Filling with air (syringe)
Press the
Next test
button until the text
RAIR
is displayed on the left
button. Fill the syringe with air according to the volume displayed
on
the Syringe button in the upper-left corner of the screen (e.g., 10 ml).
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 inflate
the balloon. Wait for the sphincter relaxation, indicated by a drop in the
IAS pressure. Empty the balloon by sucking all air out with the syringe.
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.
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