How to Perform a Study
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3.2 FreeFlow Study
A FreeFlow study provides a measurement of the rate at which urine flows out of the body.
It can be performed using the Urocap NXT and Synergy software provided as part of the
LABORIE NXT system.
NOTE
: Before beginning the FreeFlow Study ensure that you have completed the tasks
outlined in the
Gathering Supplies and Equipment
section on Page
20
.
Starting the FreeFlow Study
Start the FreeFlow study as described in the
Starting a Study
section on page
26
.
The FreeFlow study requires the use of the Urocap NXT and Bluetooth Dongle NXT. Ensure
that the Urocap NXT device is ready to use (i.e. fully charged with the beaker in place). For
information on preparing the Urocap NXT, refer to the
Preparing the Urocap NXT
section on
page
21
.
Performing a FreeFlow Study
3.2.2.1 Preview Phase
The
Preview
phase begins as represented in Figure 14. For information about the
icons in the Preview phase, refer to the
Procedure – Preview Phase
on page
57
.
Figure 14: FreeFlow Preview Phase
NOTE:
Questionnaires are available through the questionnaire drop down menu and
may be completed at any time during or after the study. Scroll through the menu and
select the preferred study. A questionnaire window will appear alongside the study window.
Press
OK
or
Close
to exit the questionnaire window. Refer to the
Questionnaire
section on
page
60
for an overview of the questionnaires available.