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142 Nexam Pro User Manual Chapter 9
Press the Next test button until the text Balloon expulsion is
displayed on the left button. Connect the filling lumen of the catheter to
the perfusion pump. Click the Inflate balloon tool button (in the upper-
left corner of the screen) to inflate the balloon with air according to the
volume displayed on the button (e.g., 10 ml).
Press the Balloon expulsion button to mark the start of the test. A
balloon marker is automatically inserted. Ask the patient to expel the
balloon.
Press the Balloon expulsion End button to mark the end of the test.
The software asks whether the balloon expulsion was successful.
Select Failed , Partial , or Success and then click OK .
9.4.12 Rectal Compliance
The purpose of the compliance measurement is to objectively determine the
compliance of the rectum. The compliance can be used to determine
abnormalities in the elasticity of the rectum.
Balloon compliance correction
To obtain the real compliance of the rectum, it is important to determine the
compliance of the balloon itself. To calibrate the balloon compliance, proceed
as follows. Place the balloon in warm water at body temperature (37°C).
Filling with syringe
The following protocol settings must be set (see § 9.2.9):
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Filling tab: Filling method: Syringe
Volume increment: 10 ml
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Sensation/Compliance tab: Use std. Balloon calibration: Always
Save std. Balloon calibration: Always
Click the Anorectal manometry button to start the pre-test.
Zero the transducer in open air.
Press the Start investigation button.