LABORIE Nexam Pro WPU-L4 User Manual page 144

Click the Anorectal manometry button to start the pre-test.
Zero the transducer in open air.
Press the ALT key on the remote control and then press the
Calibration begin button. Automatic calibration is done by the
perfusion pump.
Press OK to continue.
After inserting and positioning the catheter, press the Start
investigation button.
During analysis, the software will compensate the rectal pressure with the
pressure built up by the balloon. If you always use the same balloon catheter,
you need to determine the balloon compliance only once.
Measurement
Inflate the balloon with the perfusion pump (click the pump tool
button).
This button indicates that the uncalibrated balloon pressure is
displayed. Click the button to switch to calibrated balloon
pressure.
During infusion, the sensation markers can be set by pressing the
appropriate soft key.
When the maximum tolerable volume is reached, the pump must
be stopped (click the pump tool button again).
The balloon can be deflated.
Press the Stop investigation button. The balloon compliance will
be saved and is used by the next investigation.
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