Urodynamic Catheters & Transducers Nexam Pro User Manual
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Figure 3.13
Measuring Pves and Pabd
The procedure is as follows:
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Put the DT-XX pressure transducers in the holder and connect the
transducers to the CIM module.
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Place the pressure transducer holder at symphysis pubis level.
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Disinfect the genital area.
▪
Insert the bladder catheter and connect the catheter to the pressure
transducer P1 (P
ves
). Fix the catheter.
▪
Insert the rectal catheter and connect the catheter to the pressure
transducer P2 (P
abd
). Fix the catheter.
▪
Flush and zero the pressure transducers and catheters (see § 3.6.5).
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Ask the patient to cough to check the registration of all pressures.
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Start the investigation (cystometry or pressure-flow study, see chapters 5
3.6.3
Measuring Pves, Pura and Pabd
Figure 3.14 shows the catheter setup for three pressures: P
ves
, P
ura
, and P
abd
.
This catheter can be used for cystometry, pressure-flow studies, UPP, and
gynecology studies.
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