patients from 6 years and older, there is no upper age limit providing the
patient can comply and perform the test as instructed. Interpretation of the
values obtained should only be performed by an appropriate healthcare
professional.
Contraindications
Mouth or nasal pressure testing should be avoided in patients with:
- Aneurisms
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Urinary incontinence
T. Trooster et al, Eur Respir Mon, 2005, 31, 57–71
Operation
Insert the 9V PP3 battery [6LR61] (supplied) by removing the battery
cover and clipping the battery in place, replace the battery cover. The unit
will switch ON when the battery is connected. The initial displayed screen is
the MD Diagnostics logo along with the version of RP Check.
The display will then change to the below screen requiring the user to select
the test type: MIP, MEP or SNIP.
To select the desired test, press the ENTER key holding it down on the
highlighted test type and the display will change to show the appropriate
manoeuvre. To scroll to a different test type, press the ENTER key to move
the cursor to the next option, once the test has been selected and
highlighted keep the ENTER key depressed to select that option.
A maximum of 10 of each test type can be performed.
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