Switch the unit ON and select the SNIP test, wait for the SNIP icon to
appear.
Ask the patient to insert the nasal probe into their nostril so it fits snugly and
will not fall out during testing. The patient should take a maximum sniff
through the occluded nostril. The manoeuvre is a hard-short sharp sniff and
the measurement taken is the maximum peak pressure as a result of the
sniff manoeuvre.
It is recommended to take a maximum of between 5 and 10 SNIP tests and
take the highest test achieved.
NOTE: The contralateral nostril should not be occluded during the sniff
manoeuvre.
The nasal probes are single patient use and should be disposed of
after testing in accordance with local disposal policy. Failure to use a new
nasal probe for individual testing may result in patient cross contamination
and infection.
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