Transcript NR6 Rhinomanometer

NR6 Rhinomanometer
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The following
presentation gives an
overview of the main
functions of the NR6
Rhinomanometer, it’s
accessories and
normal operational
procedures.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Interfaces
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The system comprises the
NR6 Rhinomanometer
linked to a PC through a
USB interface card, and
masks and tubes to
connect to the subject.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Software/Hardware
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Software capable of running with
Windows XP up to W 8 is provided.
4 phase measurements give
standard resistance values. The
Clinical/Research version of NR6
also provides Vertex and Effective
resistance values
Anterior or Posterior techniques can
be used.
Re-usable face masks for adults and
children are provided. Disposable
are available as an optional extra.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Anterior Accessories
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Foam inserts and anterior
tubing offer the simplest
nose connection.
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Alternatively use a Tip
connector plus tape to seal
the nose, plus
Anterior tubing and
connector to link to the
main NR6 tube set.
Hole punch to fit Tip
connector through tape.
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NR6 Rhinomanometer
Posterior Accessories
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Posterior Accessories
include:Masks which can be used
for Anterior or Posterior
measurements. (Both
blue and black tubes are
used for Posterior.)
Posterior (mouth) tubing.
(Aprox. 5 cm is required
per subject)
Nr6 Rhinomanometer
Common Accessories
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Flowhead. (Screen
Pneumotachograph)
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Anti Viral Filter
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Mask and tubing.
(Anterior arrangement
with foam insert
shown)
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Software
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The software opens on the
patient details tab.
All of the fields shown
can be moved, deleted,
edited or altered to define
which character type and
number of characters are
allowed.
One field can be set as the
file name for the patient.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Software
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Under File and
Settings it is possible
to select the colour
used for any element
on the screen and also
on the printouts.
It is also possible to
define the line style,
thickness and font
size used.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Software
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Under the Acquisition
tab you can set:The default test type
(Broms or fixed
pressure).
Anterior or Posterior
measurements.
The number of
respirations used for
the calculation.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Software (continued)
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You can set the scale
range for horisontal and
vertical axis.
Other parameters relate to
the method of sampling .
Altering them is not
advised in a clinical
environment.
NR6 Rhinomanmeter
Software (continued)
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The printout margins,
and header text can be
selected from the
Printout tab.
Printout colours can
be set from the
formatting tab
NR6 Rhinomanmeter
Operation
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If your subject has not
had previous tests
click on the NEW
button
If they have
previously been tested,
then click on the
OPEN button, and
select their record file.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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The Patient
Information tab is
selected and shows
whatever subject
details are recorded.
Note that the fields
shown here can all be
edited when setting up
the unit to include
only the fields you
require.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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The TESTS tab, if
selected will show all
previous records for
this subject, listed by
date of test, and any
previous test can be
selected or compared
with any other, and
can be printed or --
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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By selecting the
OUTPUT Tab, you
can select a number of
previous test results
for printout in report
form.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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To make a new
measurement, select the
NR6 icon button and:Check that the SIDE and
TEST buttons are set as
you want them.
Click on the ZERO
button.
Connect the patient
Click on the RED button
to make a measurement
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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Comparisons can be
made between any two
left or any two right
side curves. Also
between any left and
right side result.
The picture shows a
normal anterior
right/left display.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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This picture shows the diagnostic information
display, which can be used with an anterior
measurement, if you are looking for nasal valve
collapse.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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The final operation in a test
sequence will be to save the
new results to the subject record
file.
This is done by clicking on the
save button which generates a
SAVE AS dialog box, which
will show the name of the file
already opened, in the case of
someone who has been tested
before, or the characters from
the patient details tab
designated to be the file name.
NR6 Rhinomanometer
Operation
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Having saved/updated
the previous records,
click on NEW to start
testing a patient new
to the system, or click
on OPEN to add to
records for someone
who has already been
tested, or on EXIT to
close the program.
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