RHINOSPIR PRO

RHINOMANOMETER

USER MANUAL

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SIBEL S.A., Rosselló 500, 08026 Barcelona
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INDEX

Index
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY......................................... 6

SAFETY............................................................................... 7

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND INSTALLATION ............. 11

INTRODUCTION........................................................................ 12
PREVIEW................................................................................. 13
PACKING LIST.......................................................................... 14
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER.................................... 16
DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND
CONNECTORS........................................................................... 17
STANDARD ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 18
INSTALLATION AND SETUP......................................................... 19
DEVICE INSTALLATION.............................................................. 19
INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE W30............................................. 20
UNINSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE W30 ....................................... 22
INSTALLATION AND COMPUTER REQUISITES................................ 23
INSTALLATION AND PRINTER REQUISITES................................... 24
SETUP .................................................................................... 25

2. SIBELMED W30 SOFTWARE.......................................... 27

INTRODUCTION........................................................................ 28
ABOUT HELPS ON SCREEN......................................................... 29
MAIN MENU.............................................................................. 30
SETUP MENU............................................................................ 30
OPTIONS MENU........................................................................ 30
HELP MENU ............................................................................. 30
SOFTWARE SETUP .................................................................... 32
PRINTER SELECTION................................................................. 32
DATA BASE............................................................................... 33
DATA BASE SELECTION.............................................................. 33
NEW DATA BASE....................................................................... 35
DELETE DATA BASE................................................................... 35
MODIFY PASSWORD ................................................................. 36
LINKS...................................................................................... 36
REPORT HEADER....................................................................... 37
GRAPHICS AND OTHERS............................................................ 38

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NPT PROGRAMMING.................................................................. 40
Index

HARDWARE TEST...................................................................... 42
UPDATE RHINOSPIR PRO............................................................ 42
END........................................................................................ 42
OPTIONS MENU........................................................................ 43
DATA BASE............................................................................... 43
PATIENTS................................................................................. 43
EXPORT TEST IN CSV FORMAT.................................................... 46
IMPORT TESTS IN CSV FORMAT.................................................. 48
DATA BASE MAINTENANCE......................................................... 50
RHINOMANOMETRY................................................................... 51
SETUP MENU............................................................................ 52
OPTIONS MENU........................................................................ 52
HELP MENU.............................................................................. 55
KEYS OF CONTROL AND CONSULT OF TEST.................................. 56
CALIBRATION .......................................................................... 60
HELP MENU.............................................................................. 65

3. RHINOMANOMETRY AND NASAL PROVOCATION TEST.. 67

DESCRIPTION OF THE RHINOMANOMETRY TEST............................ 68

INTRODUCTION........................................................................ 68
CURRENT RHINOMANOMETRIC METHODS..................................... 68
COMPUTERIZED RHINOMANOMETRY............................................ 69
RHINOMANOMETRY INDICATIONS............................................... 70
PROCEDURE FOR THE RHINOMANOMETRY.................................... 71
RHINOMANOMETRY USING CONICAL NASAL PROBES..................... 74
TEST PERFORMANCE ................................................................ 75
RHINOMANOMETRY REPORT....................................................... 83
DESCRIPTION OF NASAL PROVOCATION TEST.............................. 87
PROCEDURE FOR THE NASAL PROVOCATION TEST........................ 89
DIAGNOSIS IN THE RHINOSPIR PRO........................................... 99
DIAGNOSIS IN THE ACTIVE RHINOMANOMETRY ACCORDING TO DR.
FABRA..................................................................................... 99
GRAPHIC EXAMPLES OF WING COLLAPSE AND HYPERTROPHY IN TUR-
BINATES TAIL......................................................................... 106
PROCEDURE FOR RHINOSPIR PRO CALIBRATION........................... 10

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................... 111

GENERAL DATA....................................................................... 112

PARAMETERS ......................................................................... 115
MEASUREMENT SYSTEM........................................................... 115
PROGRAM CONFIGURATION...................................................... 116
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DATA BASE............................................................................. 116

Index
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY ..................................................... 116

5. FUNCTIONING PRINCIPLES........................................ 117

PNEUMOTACHOMETER FLEISCH................................................. 118

FILTERS AND AMPLIFIERS........................................................ 118
ANALOGUE/DIGITAL CONVERTER.............................................. 119
MICROPROCESSOR.................................................................. 119

6. PRESERVATION, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAIN-

TENANCE.................................................................... 121

PRESERVATION....................................................................... 122
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE..................................................... 124
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE..................................................... 126

7. MODIFICATIONS........................................................ 127

ANNEX 1. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY.............. 129

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The RHINOSPIR PRO and its Rhinomanometry Software SIBELMED

Declaración de conformidad

W-30 have been developed by the R+D department of SIBEL S.A.

in collaboration with Dr. Fabra of the Hospital de la Sta. Creu i Sant
Pau de Barcelona

PRODUCT CONFORMS WITH

93/42/CEE Medical Devices Directive. Class II a

Revised Aproved
Date: 2013-10 Date: 2013-10

Antoni Picó Carlos Recio

Technical Manager Sales Manager

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SAFETY

Safety
The Rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO has been designed to
have the maximum safety. All the operation instructions should
be read before starting the device. Otherwise, lesions to the
user or patient and damage to the device and/or accessories
may happen.

INTENDED USE

The rhinomanometer measures the nasal flow and pressure

and calculates a series of parameters relative to the nasal
respiratory function.

The rhinomanometer is designed to be used by medical staff in

a hospital environment. It should be supervised and instructed
by a doctor. In these conditions, the user can setup the device.
It is not recommended to modify the advanced setup without
understanding the signal digitalization principles.

The rhinomanometer is not designed to be used in the open

air, or with other conditions or power supplies not intended
in this manual.

The device must be located in a safety position. This avoids

it falls down and consequently any failure to the device or
damage to patient and/or user.

USER PROFILE

The device is designed to be used by medical staff only, being

supervised by a physician. The user can configure the device
but it’s not recommended that the advanced configuration is
not modified without being sure with the effect to the signal
adquisition.

The user must be familiarized with the use of the device before
using with patients. All necessary information can be found in
the user’s manual.

To obtain additional information regarding the product or the

rhinomanometry technique, consult SIBEL S.A or your dealer.
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LIMITATIONS IN THE USE. COUNTER INDICATIONS

Safety

An analysis of the results in a rhinomanometry test is not

enough by itself to have a diagnosis of the clinical condition
of the patient. It should be completed by the case history and
the tests that the doctor considers necessary.

The interpretation of the tests and the derived treatments

should be performed by a doctor.

The symptoms presented by the patient before performing

any record should be considered by the
medical staff.

The acceptability of a test is responsibility of the medical staff.

The rhinomanometer should not be used when the validity of
the results could be altered due to external factors.

Take care NOT to place the equipment where it could be

splashed by water or other liquids or cover it with objects
that prevent air from circulating around it while it is running.

The device should NOT be used stacked or adjacent to other

equipment.

The equipment must be stored and used within the temperature,

pressure and humidity ranges specified in this manual.

ELECTRICAL RISKS

DO NOT remove the device or accessories cover. Servicing

and repair of the apparatus must only be carried out by trained
personnel. Contact with the voltage inside the system can
cause serious injury.

DO NOT use damaged accessories or cables..

DO NOT submerge the device parts in any liquid. IT CAN

RESULT IN ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE. Consult the equipment
cleaning method in Chapter 8, Section 8.1. UPKEEP,
PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE.
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Safety
To ensure vital safety features under the EN 60601.1 standard,
only equipment compliant with the electrical safety standards in
force may be connected to this device. To connect RHINOSPIR
PRO to a non-medical device with ground conductor, you must
install an additional ground conductor to the non medical
device.

DO NOT use multiple mains sockets, unless they comply with

EN-60601-1. They can degrade electrical safety.

EXPLOSION RISKS

DO NOT uses the device in presence of anaesthetics or

flammable gases. IT CAN RESULT IN EXPLOSION.

CONTAMINATON RISKS

To avoid the contamination or infection risk, the accessories

should be cleaned according to the indications of this manual.

INTERFERENCE RISKS

This is an electronic product, so high frequency emissions can

interfere with the correct use. For this reason, the products
which can generate interferences (radios, cellular phones, etc.)
should be kept apart.

The portable or mobile radiofrequency devices can affect the

normal functioning of the electronic medical devices.

This is a medical electronic device and as such it needs special

precautions regarding the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
and it should be installed and setup according to the EMC
information attached (See Appendix 1. ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY).

The use of transducers, accessories and cables different to the

ones specified here, except the transducers and cables sold
by the manufacturer as spare parts, could adversely affect
patient safety, cause a malfunction of the equipment and/
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or produce an increase of the emissions or a decrease in the

Safety

device immunity.

REMOVAL OF WASTE FROM ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC

APPLIANCES BY DOMESTIC USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

This symbol on the product indicates that you cannot

dispose of the product with domestic waste.
However, any removal of this type of waste is the responsibi-
lity of the user and must be taken to a designated collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances.
The separate recycling and collection of this waste at the time
of removal will help preserve natural resources and ensure that
recycling protects your health and the environment. Should you
require further information on the places where you can leave
this waste for recycling, contact the local authorities in your
town or city, the domestic waste management service or the
distributor who sold you the product.

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Chapter 1: Instructions for Use and Installation

1. INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE AND
INSTALLATION

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INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: Instructions for Use and Installation

The rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO is a compact device

held in a platform type PC. Basically it is composed of a mask
for nasal application, a transducers unit, a unit for signal
treatment and software for analysis, presentation, data
storage, etc.

The RHINOSPIR PRO works in Microsoft Windows and offers

as main characteristics:

Possibility of performing Active Anterior o Posterior

Rhinomanometry tests

Possibility of performing the Nasal Provocation Test NPT)

Display of Flow/Pressure, Flow/Time, Pressure/Time

and Resistance/Nostrils graphics

Consult of diagnosis according to the recorded values

Management of different data bases for patients and tests

Printing of a report with:

Patient data
Data of the performed tests
Graphics to be setup by the user

WARNING
IF ANY DAMAGE IN THE PACKAGE IS DETECTED,
CONTACT IMMEDIATELY WITH THE TRANSPORT
AGENT AND WITH YOUR DISTRIBUTOR BEFORE
YOU PROCEED TO INSTALL IT. DO NOT REMOVE
THE PACKAGING, BAGS, ETC. UNTIL YOU VERIFY
COMPLETELY THE CONTENTS AND THE CORRECT
FUNCTIONING OF THE DEVICE.

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PREVIEW

Chapter 1: Instructions for Use and Installation

This product is manufactured under strict quality controls.
Nevertheless, accidents may happen in the transport or storage
of the devices. It is convenient to perform an initial check up of
the status before installing it, and also of the complementary
accessories.

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PACKING LIST
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WARNING
ccording to the different standards, it is
A
advisable to verify and / or calibrate the medical
productsperiodically, in order to guarantee the
reliability of its functions
and the safety of the patient, user and environment.

t is advisable to perform a general revision of its

I
safety systems, adjustments, functions, etc. every
year. Do not surpass 18 months without doing it
in any case. A check up should be performed at any
moment when a wrong functioning of the device is
suspected.

These revisions should be performed according

to the Verifying and Adjustment Procedures of the
manufacturer’s (SIBEL S.A.), by the manufacturer
or the technical qualified staff authorised by SIBEL
S.A.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER

SIBEL S.A. is responsible for the safety, reliability and
functioning of the device only if:

• The location where the device is installed meets the

requirements relative to the electrical installation IEC
(UNE), as well as the other applicable standards.

• The repairs, revisions or modifications, in or out the

guarantee period, are made by the technical staff of
SIBEL S.A.

• The use of the device and the use recommendations

to the patients are made by qualified staff, according
to the User’s Manual.

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DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLS,

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INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS

No.1 ON/OFF Pilot light

No. 2 Connector to the transducers’ unit

No. 3 Characteristics board

No. 4 RS-232C Serial communications connector RS-232C

No. 5 Connector to the power supply

No. 6 Base for the connection of additional earth protection

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
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No. 7 Transducers’ Unit

No. 8 Adults mask (including connection tubes to the

transducers unit)

No. 9 Calibrator

No. 10 Disposable Mouthpiece

No. 11 User’s Manual

No. 12 Power Supply

No. 13 Rhinomanometry Software SIBELMED W30 for PC

No. 14 Cable for data interconnection between

RHINOSPIR PRO and PC

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INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Chapter 1: Instructions for Use and Installation

DEVICE INSTALLATION

The rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO is CLASS IIa according

to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/CEE and depending on
the type of protection against electrical discharge established
in the standard EN60601.1, the classification of the device is
CLASS I type B.

The rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO works through an

external power supply connected to an external power supply
connected to the mains supply from 200 to 240 V 50/60 Hz with
earth connection ( under demand of 100 to 130 V 50/60 Hz).
The data link between the device and the computer is optically
isolated.
The computer connected to the device has to meet the
electrical safety standards for this type of device (IEC950,
EN60601, etc.)
The maximum power required (including the pneumotachometer
heater) is less than 25 VA.

The environmental working conditions are:

• Room temperature between 10 and 40 ºC.

• Relative humidity lower to 75% (without condensation)

• Pressure from 430 to 800 mmHg (from 4500 to –

400 metres approx.)

The net cable of the power supply has incorporated the

protection conductor, as the spirometer has to be connected
to earth, as any other electro medical device of CLASS I,
according to EN60601.1.

You should take the precaution not to put the device near
water splitting or other liquids. Do not cover it with objects,
which prevent the air circulation around while it is functioning.
The operation sequence to setup the RHINOSPIR PRO for
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the communication with the PC is:

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1 Connect the power supply output to the device power

connection No. 5

2 Put the general switcher of the power supply in the

position STOP, with OFF light switcher

3 Connect the transducer unit No. 7 in the connector

No. 2

4 Connect the transducers unit No. 7 to the mask No.

8 or small mask (optional) or nasal probe (optional) according
to the attached drawing and the tubes colour codes.

5 Connect a PC RS-232C serial port (COM1, COM2,

COM3 or COM4) to the RS-232C connector of the unit (No. 4)
through the cable No. 14.

6 Connect the power supply to the mains according to

the voltage and mains frequency specified in the power supply.

INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE W30

AVISO
Si va a proceder a instalar bajo sistemas Windows NT4,
Windows 2000 o Windows XP, su usuario debe disponer
de privilegios de Administrador para que el programa
se instale correctamente. En caso de duda consulte
con el Administrador de su sistema o con la ayuda del
sistema operativo.

For the Software installation in the PC hard disk proceed as

follows:
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1 Introduce the CD_ROM in the CD-ROM reading unit.

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2 If the PC’s CD_ROM unit has the auto run option active, it will
proceed to the automatic installation, otherwise the program
Setup.exe should be executed after acceding to the
corresponding CD_ROM unit.

3 Once installed, it will appear the next window, which permits

to choose the installation process language.

4 Please choose the directory where to install the program and

the group of programs’ name. The program’s default installation
directory is C:\SIBEL\RINOPRO.
5 Once the installation is done, it will create the SIBEL group of
programs’ or the one chosen by the user and a shortcut will be
created on the desktop.

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UNINSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE W30

1 Introduce the CD_ROM in the CD-ROM reading unit.

2 If the PC’s CD_ROM unit has the auto run option active, it will
proceed to the automatic installation, otherwise the program
Setup.exe should be executed after acceding to the
corresponding CD_ROM unit.

3 The next options can be chosen when the following window

appears:

Repair: It reinstalls the program. If there is a damaged or

lost file, it will repair it.

Remove: It uninstalls the software, but the database of

the program is not deleted. It can be found at the path
where the installation was done.

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INSTALLATION AND COMPUTER REQUISITES

The PC installation will be performed according to its User’s

Manual.

The computer used should meet the following minimum

requisites:

Minimum Recommended

Processor: Pentium 133 Pentium III 500

Memory RAM:
W95 32 MBytes 64 MBytes
W98 32 MBytes 64 MBytes
W2000 64 MBytes 128 MBytes
WXP 64 MBytes 128 MBytes

Hard Disk: 100 MBytes 100 MBytes

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or more
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Graphic card: 800*600 800*600

or more

Monitor: 14” 17”

Other Characteristics

Operative System: Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Backup Unit: Recommended
RS-232C Port: Necessary

INSTALLATION AND PRINTER REQUISITES

The printer installation in the operative system (Microsoft

Windows) will be done according to its User’s Manual.

It is recommended that the printer meets the following

requisites:

• Resolution higher or equal to 300 dpi (dots per inch).

• Printing speed higher than 5 pages per minute.
• Possibility of printing in colour.

Also, the printer should meet all the current standards

applicable to this type of printers.

WARNING
If you have any problem, doubt, suggestion, etc. before,
during or after the use of the device, it is recommended
to follow these steps:
1 Use the helps offered by the program
2 Consult this User’s Manual
3 Contact with the After Sales Service of
SIBEL S.A. or your distributor

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SETUP

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If all indications have been followed, the device is ready to
be commissioned.

. Press the interruptor number 12 to ON position.

. Turn on the PC computer and run W30 software.
. Click on the W30 icon in “Programs-SIBEL” in the Windows
menu Start.
. Press OK in the Window “About” to reach the main menu.

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Chapter 2: SIBELMED W30 Software

2. SIBELMED W30
SOFTWARE

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INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2: SIBELMED W30 Software

As previously commented, the RHINOSPIR PRO includes

software in the PC for its functioning, called RHINOMANOMETRY
SIBELMED W30 Software. Next, a description follows, taking
into account that the software includes help menus to make
its use easier.

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ABOUT HELPS ON SCREEN

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The helps included in SIBELMED W-30 Software are
structured in MICROSOFT Windows system and they show the
user how to handle the different options in the program. The
User’s Manual offers in some cases a more detailed explanation
about technical specifications or other aspects.

In general, each screen includes a Help menu where there is

an explanation of the different options available. This help is
indicated in each screen with an icon, text or both.

Inside some texts, words or underlined phrases in green are

included, which head to other helps for more details. For this
purpose, the cursor is put over the word with a hand. Pressing
the mouse left key, the corresponding help will appear.

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MAIN MENU
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This screen shows the main options available in the SIBELMED

W-30 Software with the corresponding sub options:

SETUP MENU

• Printer Selection

• Data Base

• Links

• Report Header

• Graphics and Others

• NPT Programming

• Hardware Test

• Update RHINOSPIR

• End

OPTIONS MENU

• Data Base

• Rhinomanometry

• Calibration

HELP MENU

• About Helps

• About Software

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• About main Menu

Entering each option, the corresponding information will be

available.

It is also possible to have five links, for some of the menus

corresponding to: Data Base, Rhinomanometry, Calibration,
Help and End.

Next, a description of each function available in the SIBELMED

W-30 software follows.

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SOFTWARE SETUP
Chapter 2: SIBELMED W30 Software

The SIBELMED W30 Software is a versatile program with

many working possibilities. Some of them could not be useful
for certain users. Therefore, once the process of Installation
and Setup is finished, it is necessary to adapt it to each need.
In this way, the system will be personalized in each case and
its handling and functioning will be easier.
Next, the different options that can be personalized in the
setup menu are detailed.

PRINTER SELECTION

The screen shows the printer selected by the operative system,

as well as the available printers up to that moment.

If the printer available is not in the list, it is necessary to install

it using the process defined by the operative system. Consult
the Printer Manual.

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DATA BASE

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The option Maintenance, included here, refers only to the data
base and not to the device hardware, whose information should
be consulted in the corresponding section in the User’s Manual.

The options included are:

DATA BASE SELECTION

It enables to select a data base. For this purpose, enter the

path or directory where the base is located and select the
name.
The path can be relative (e.g. BDSIBEL\BASE), or absolute
(e.g. C:\BDSIBEL\BASE). It is also possible to use Network
units, as long as they are shared and reading and writing
permits are granted.

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Warning
Consult with the Administrator of your system
in case of doubt.

The path or directory can be selected through the pull-down

menu, or simply by entering it with the keyboard. The name
for the directories cannot surpass the length of 9 characters
each. If this happens, an error message appears: «Incorrect
Data Base name».
When choosing a path, the Data Bases are listed, in the inferior
pull-down menu, BASE NAME.
When choosing a Data Base, the application can give an error
message: «It is not a Data Base». If this happens, and the
selection really corresponds to a Data Base, the base should
be created in the same path and base name. This is achieved
by choosing in the Setup menu Data Base and the option
«Create Data Base». The existent data WILL NOT BE LOST.
When the base is confirmed, a PASSWORD is required, which
should be the same entered when created.

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NEW DATA BASE

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It enables to create a data base. For this purpose, enter the
path or directory and the base name. When it is confirmed,
a PASSWORD is required and a later reconfirmation of the
password.

DELETE DATA BASE

When deleting a data base, the screen shows the base or bases
available in the system. The user selects the one to be deleted.
When confirming the deletion, a PASSWORD is required, the
same entered when created. When a data base is deleted,
the patients records and the graphics, parameters and
other information available is deleted, therefore make
sure before executing this options. It is very important
to enter a password easy to remember. If you forget the
password, contact with the After Sales Service of SIBEL S.A.,
who will indicate you the process to follow.

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MODIFY PASSWORD
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It enables to modify the password for a data base. For this

purpose, the system requires the new password and the
reconfirmation of it.

LINKS

From this screen, you can select:

• The device (RHINOSPIR PRO)

• The transducer type (Rhinomanometry). The option «disk»

includes stored signals, which enable to verify the software
without using the transducers.

• The serial channel which communicates the device and the

computer

• The speed of this communication (baud rate).

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REPORT HEADER

This screen enables to insert a three-line header in the report

with the name of the centre, doctor, address, etc.

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GRAPHICS AND OTHERS

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This screen enables to select:

• The graphics (Flow/Time, Pressure/Time, and Flow/

Pressure) to appear on screen and the report for each test
(Basal, Dilation, and Vasoconstriction).

• The times between the first and second nebulization and

between the second one and the test, in the Vasoconstriction.

• The diagnosis type.

• The rhinomanometry type (anterior or posterior).

• The software’s language.

• It also enables to establish the time of the chronometer

in minutes in the vasoconstriction test between:

• First and second nebulization of the substance

• Second nebulization and the test

It also has a selection for the manufacturer’s default setup

of the parameters previously commented. For this purpose,
press the key in the right lower part of the window.

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With this option we can setup the parameters relative to this

test:

• The time to be elapsed before applying the solvent and

from the application of each substance until the performance
of the tests.

• The type of allergen to administer to the patient

• The doses of this in each con concentration

• The graphics to appear on screen and in the report of

each test.

The programming of times, the allergen and the dose should

be established by the clinical specialist.

A usual programming of the times can be the following:

Time for reading 1: 5 min.

Time for reading 2: 10 min.
Time for reading 3: 15 min.
Time for reading 4: 20 min.

Time before Solvent

It is the time elapsed from the solvent application to the
patient until the measurement is performed.

Time for reading n

It is the time elapsed from the allergen application until the
measurement is performed.

The time for the reading n should be always higher than the
Time for reading n-1.
Otherwise, it will not be possible to continue. The zero value
is possible in order to cancel this concentration step.

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This option enables to perform a device Test.

It enables to check the communications, to perform an internal

device Test (CPU Test), and a dynamic reading of the Flow and
Pressure channels (ADC’s Test).

Verify that the information is transferred and that no error

window appears. In that case, verify the interconnection and
the option Links in the device setup.

UPDATE RHINOSPIR PRO

This screen shows the used port and the transference speed.
It enables to update the device internal software (firmware)
to a new version.
This will enable to have always the software updated without
the need of SIBEL’s technical service.
For this purpose, select the used program and the device serial
number. Next, press the key to send (Send). In this moment
the updating will start, and it will take about 1 minute.

Warning
No cancel the loading process until this has ended.

From that moment, the device is updated with the new

firmware.

To update the SIBELMED W30 software, follow the same

process as the one described in section 1.4.1 INSTALLATION

END

To exit the program and go back to Windows, execute the

option End.

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OPTIONS MENU

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DATA BASE

The Rhinomanometry W-30 Software can work with

different data bases, according to the user’s needs. This option
enables to enter the data base defined in the system setup
and consequently store and manage the information generated
in the tests.

For this purpose, it has the following sub-options:

PATIENTS

This screen enables to enter any patient card saved in

the data base and display the different tests with the most
important parameters.

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The fields corresponding to the card are:

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Field Type No. Characters

Index A/N 10
Reference A/N 4
Birth Date N 8 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Name A/N 20
Surname A/N 35
Occupation A/N 25
Sex
Address A/N 46
City A/N 28
Postal Code A/N 5
Country A/N 10
Telephone 1 A/N 10
Telephone 2 A/N 10
Comments1 A/N 74
Comments2 A/N 74

A/N = Alpha numeric field

N = Numeric field

By pressing Options, a pull-down menu appears, with the

following options:

NEW: It creates a new patient. Then, a dialogue box appears,

and the new reference is required. If we write a used reference
for other patient, the program warns us.

DELETE: It deletes a patient and all his/her corresponding

tests.

RETRIEVE: It retrieves the deleted records. For this purpose,

it is necessary to enter the Options menu in the main screen
and select Data Base Maintenance. Next activate Present
deleted records

CONSULT: It searches the wished patient card. According
to the selected index, the search is performed by reference,
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surname or record number.

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EXPORT: Access to the export window.

END: Go back to the previous window.

The option Consult is also accessible with the icons placed in

the bottom.

It also has slow advance keys (record by record) or fast

advance keys (each 10 records) to navigate through the data
base until the wished card is found.

The card shows the number of records in the base and the
number of record selected.

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EXPORT TEST IN CSV FORMAT

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This option enables the export of tests to a format delimited

by inverted commas, files with extension CSV, so that they
can be read by other systems.

When entering this option, the following window appears:

This window consists of two sub-windows:

• One window for patients, where all the patients stored

in the data base are enumerated.

• One window for the patient tests, complementary to the

previous one, where all the tests for the patient selected
in the first window are enumerated.

At the beginning of each text line, a box that enables to

select the wished tests appears. Only the selected tests will
be exported.
The menu options accessible from this window are:

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Export Destination: It enables to select the path directory.
By default this directory is C:\RINOPRO\TMP. The tests data
are stored in the file PRUEBAS.CSV and the points of the
pressure graphics associated in GRAF001.CSV.

Exit export: It enables to go back to the main screen.

EXPORT

Export: It exports the selected tests to a format delimited

by inverted comas, while a bar shows the evolution of the
process.

SELECTION

Mark: It marks the check box of the selection in the active

window.

Unmark: It removes the mark in the check box of the
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Mark all: It marks all the check boxes in the active window.

Unmark all: It removes the mark of all the check boxes
in the active window.

WINDOW

Cascade: It organizes the windows in cascade.

Horizontal Mosaic: It organizes the windows in horizontal
mosaic.

Vertical Mosaic: It organizes the windows in vertical
mosaic.

HELP

Export Help: Access to the help referred to the export.

It can execute the options Export Destination, Export, Export

Help and Exit export, directly pressing the corresponding
icon in the tool bar.

IMPORT TESTS IN CSV FORMAT

The export module to CSV format, in combination with this

import window, enables to browse the tests performed with
the rhinomanometry software in a remote consult. The steps
to follow are:

EXPORT

In the origin PC, through the export module, the tests

have been stored in the files PRUEBAS.CSV, GRAF001.CSV,

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GRAF002.CSV… in the selected directory.

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DATA TRANSFER

These files can be sent by internet to other destination PC

or can be transferred by means of an interchangeable disk
or a floppy disk.

IMPORT

In the destination PC the files should be stored in the

default directory C:\RINOPRO\TMP, in order to import the
tests correctly.

The key Browse enables to display the directory of the tests

contained in the file...\TMP\PRUEBAS.CSV

Then, the interesting tests can be selected by clicking over the

corresponding test, or select all the tests through the key S.All.

Finally you can store the selected remote tests in the data
base by clicking over the key Import.

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DELETE BASE

It deletes the selected data base. Before that, a warning

message appears.

RE-INDEX

It enables to reorder the data bases of patients and tests, and

retrieve errors if they exist.

PRESENT DELETED RECORDS

It enables to retrieve the deletes records.

PACK

This option is used to reorder the records in the data base,

after having deleted some patients. This option can be used
when needed, but it may take some time, depending on the
quantity of information stored.

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RHINOMANOMETRY

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In this section, we have a description of the different screens
which configure the specific part of rhinomanometry. The
procedure to perform the rhinomanometry test and the nasal
provocation test (NPT) are described in section 3 of this
manual.

This window enables to perform the rhinomanometry tests:

Basal Test

Dilation Test

Vasoconstriction Test

Nasal Provocation Test (NPT)

Vasoconstriction Test

Nasal Provocation Test (NPT)

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The following Menus and options are also available:

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SETUP MENU

PRINTER SELECTION

View MAIN MENU / SETUP MENU / PRINTER SELECTION

DATA BASE

View MAIN MENU / SETUP MENU / DATA BASE

GRAPHICS AND OTHERS

View MAIN MENU / SETUP MENU / GRAPHICS AN OTHERS

NPT PROGRAMMING

View MAIN MENU / SETUP MENU / NPT PROGRAMMING

CHRONOMETER

It enables or disables the chronometer for the vasoconstriction

test and NPT.

EXIT

OPTIONS MENU

NEW PATIENT

BASAL

DILATION

VASOCONSTRICTION
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It enables to display and change the patient data.

CHANGE NOSTRIL

It enables to change the data taken from the contrary nostril,

in those cases where the selection has been wrong.
If only one nostril has been performed, the data pass to the
other; if both nostrils have been performed, they interchange.

STORE THE TEST

It stores all the tests performed to the patient up to that

moment in the Data Base. They can be saved during the
different steps in the Data Base. This does not implicate that
some records of the same patient appear.

REPORT

The printing of the report is

done, which has the header
setup, the patient data, the test
parameters and the selected
graphics.

In the rhinomanometric test,

when pressing the key «report»,
a dialogue box appears,
which enables the impression
of each test in separated
reports (BASAL, DILATATION,
VASOCONSTRICTION) or all the
tests in only one report (TOTAL),
according to the user’s selection.

DELETE

It enables to delete a test.

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RETRIEVE
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It enables to retrieve a test.

SELECT TESTS

A dialogue box appears which enables us to choose the tests

which we want to display on screen.

In rhinomanometry:

In the NPT:

ORGANIZE WINDOWS

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It locates the windows which setup the screen according to
its size.

HELP MENU

ABOUT THE SCREEN

This window help is accessible.

Some of these options are also accessible directly through

icons. From left to right, we have the options of: New Patient,
Basal, Dilation, Vasoconstriction, NPT, Save the Test, Report,
Select Tests, Help and Exit.

This window is composed of:

• Three sub windows which contain the graphics of Flow/

Pressure, Flow/Time + Pressure/Time and Resistance/
Nostrils. Each graphic has the following colour correlation:

F/P F/T P/T

Res/Nostril

Right Nost. Red Red Black

Red
Left Nost. Blue Blue Black
Blue
Total (o Post) Yellow Yellow Black Yellow

The labels Right and Left of Nostril Selection will be RED and
BLUE

• Chronometer (in the Vasoconstriction and NPT Tests).

• Option of choosing the nostril (right or left).

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DIAGNOSIS

Pressing this key, the diagnosis obtained up to the moment is

displayed.

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DATA

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Pressing this key, all the results obtained up to the moment are
displayed for each pressure value (75, 100, 150 and 300). This
display shows the inspiration and the espiration values of the
performed tests.

These results are:

• Right nostril Flow (cm3/s)

• Left nostril Flow (cm3/s)
• Flow addition (cm3/s)
• Right nostril Resistance (Pa.s/cm3 )
• Left nostril Resistance (Pa.s/cm3)
• Total Resistance (Pa.s/cm3)
• Best Flow/ Worst Flow
• Br / min

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By pressing this key, the graphics Flow/Time and/or Pressure/

Time, start to be recorded according to the selection made in
Graphics and Others in the Setup Menu. This situation can last
indefinitely. It is intended for the patient relaxation and the user
can check if the graphic is progressing adequately.

TEST

It appears when we press START.

By pressing TEST, the sampling starts, restarting the graphics

Flow/Pressure and/or Pressure/Time in the coordinates origin and
deleting the previous points.
In this situation, besides the previous graphics, the butterfly
graphic Flow/Pressure is shown.

END

When pressing END, the test sampling finishes.

CANCEL

It appears after having pressed START or TEST.

When pressing CANCEL once the graphics recording stops.

Pressing twice, the sampling process stops.

STOP/START

This key appears in the Vasoconstriction and NPT Tests. It is used

to stop or start the chronometer.
DOSE

It appears in the NPT.

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It gives access to the dialogue test which enables us to choose

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between the substance and the doses to be administered to the
patient in each concentration.

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READING
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It appears in the NPT Test.

It enables to start the reading cancelling the alarm of the current
step of concentration. The counter keeps discounting invariably.

CALIBRATION

In this section, a description of the different screens and

functions which setup the calibration program is made. The
procedure to perform a device calibration is described in section
3 of this manual.

This software enables to calibrate the flow channel through the

artificial nose and the pressure channel through the application
of a known external pressure.

A. Calibration through artificial nose

When pressing CALIBRATION we enter the following screen.

Flow at 150 Pa, flow that circulates in the calibrator when it
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Technician, name of the technician who performs the
calibration

Esp. Factor., calibration factor which acts over the espiratory

cycle.

Insp. Factor., calibration factor which acts over the inspiratory

cycle.

Cal. date, date of last calibration

CAL, key to start the calibration process

Data Base of the last 10 calibrations

Original Factors or manufacturer’s default factors (factors:

1.00)

Pa, key to verify or calibrate the pressure channel

With the key Base the following screen is presented.

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In this screen each of the last calibration records performed

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are displayed, up to a maximum of 10.

It also shows the date, time, device, espiratory factor,

inspiratory factor and technician for each calibration.

This report can be printed as a quality guarantee of the test.

If a record has been wrong by any cause, it can be deleted.

When pressing the key Cal (Calibrate) and starting the

calibration, a screen similar to this one is displayed.

During the calibration, the flows at 150 Pa are displayed,

espiratory and inspiratory, corrected in successive
approximations in base to the calibration factors up to
the reference flow. When two consecutive espiratory and
inspiratory flows are achieved, which are into the specified
tolerance, the label CALIBRATED appears and the sampling
finishes.

WARNING
The periodicity of flow calibration is one per day.

With the key Cal the calibration process can be repeated.

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B. Pressure channel calibration

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For the calibration of pressure channel, a manometer that
generates a pressure of 500 Pa (=5mbar) is needed. It is
advisable that this operation will be performed by a technician.

The stability in amplification of pressure channel of

RHINOSPIR PRO is stable enough in order not to modify it
during long periods of time (MAXIMUM 1 YEAR). Nevertheless,
the user can calibrate or verify this channel, when wished or
any deviation is suspected.

When pressing the key Pres in the initial screen, the following
one appears

Technician, name of the technician who performs the

calibration

Pressure (Pa), pressure in Pascal which is applied to each

channel
Gain Factor, calibration factor which acts over the pressure
channel, both in the espiratory and the inspiratory cycle.

Cal. Date, date of the last calibration of the pressure channel

Data Base of the last 10 calibration

Original factors or manufacturer’s default factors (factors:

1.00)
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Pa, key to verify or calibrate the pressure channel.

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In this screen each of the last performed calibration records
are displayed, up to a maximum of 10.

It also shows the date, time, device, gain factor and technician
for each calibration.
This report can be printed as a quality guarantee of the test.
If a record has been wrong by any cause, it can be deleted.

516-520-000
Transducers unit 526-530-003
Calibrator

516-531-040
Transducer Adaptor

510-121-060
Disposable Mouthpiece for the calibrator

Artificial nose assembly

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HELP MENU

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ABOUT HELPS

This screen offers an explanation on the helps incorporated in

the Rhinomanometry SIBELMED W-30 Software.

ABOUT SOFTWARE

This screen enables to enter, through an index, to the

explanation of the different options available in the program.

ABOUT MAIN MENU

This screen enables to enter the explanation of the different

options in the main menu.

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3. RHINOMANOMETRY
AND NASAL
PROVOCATION TEST
DESCRIPTION
OF THE
RHINOMANOMETRY
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INTRODUCTION

The rhinomanometry is an objective exploratory technique,

irreplaceable for the study of the resistances offered by the
nasal structure to the air flow. The idea that the simple nose
exploration is not enough to evaluate correctly the influence of
the anatomic deformities in the nasal aerodynamics, has been
through the development of the speciality, deeply researched
by different direct and indirect methods of scarce reliability.
The advances of the current technique have enabled to
substitute the obsolete rotor flowmetres and manometers by
hypersensitive pressure transducers and pneumotachometer
controlled by a microprocessor with minimum standard errors,
of high accuracy in the dynamic measurements of pressure
and flow.

CURRENT RHINOMANOMETRIC METHODS

The nasal respiratory function can be measured by dynamic

methods, making the patient breathe actively or by static
methods, retaining his/her breath and passing a flow through
the nostrils at a certain pressure.

The anterior rhinomanometry consists of exploring each

nostril separately and then the data are given for each nostril
and for the total.

The posterior rhinomanometry consists of exploring

simultaneously both nostrils. In this case, the data for each
nostril are not reported, but the total data for both nostrils.

At present we have the following rhinomanometric methods

for application in the different clinical uses:

A) Active anterior rhinomanometry using two probes,

one for each nostril. The first one measures the pressure and
the other the flow.

B) Active anterior rhinomanometry using a facial

mask. One of the nostrils is sealed hermetically with an
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used for recording the pressure variations, whereas the flow
is measured free field through a connection with the mask.

C) Active posterior rhinomanometry. Here the

patient breathes through both nostrils into a mask connected
to a pneumotachometer to measure the flow, while the tube
placed in the mouth and connected to a pressure transducer
will measure the nasopharynx pressure.

D) Passive anterior rhinomanometry. In this method,

breathe into through a probe situated in a nostril, an constant
and pre-established air flow, generally of 250 cm3/seg, The
pressure induced the nasal resistances over the air flow is
measured, at a given level respect the nasal probe.

Each of these four rhinomanometric methods has specific

indications, as well as advantages and disadvantages.
The Committee for Standardization of Rhinomanometry
recommends, for the most usual clinical evaluation, the use of
the active anterior rhinomanometry, using the mask. The active
posterior rhinomanometry is reserved for studies of respiratory
research and for those cases with a septal perforation is
interesting to know the total resistance offered by the nostrils.

The passive anterior rhinomanometry is reserved for the study

of the nasal provocation test or for screening studies performed
to school children or large groups.

COMPUTERIZED RHINOMANOMETRY

At present, the most useful rhinomanometry system

for a habitual rhinologic practice is the active anterior
rhinomanometry, using a mask and a computerized record.
We have a rhinomanometer connected to a computer and this
one to a recorder, which enables the study of the existent flows
in cm3/sec in the right and left nostrils at 75, 100, 150 and
300 Pa of pressure, for both inspiration and espiration, with
record of x-y coordinate axes and sinusoidal oscillogramme of
the most significant thirty seconds of the test, which enables
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to be provided by the rhinomanometric study, and have them

properly filed in the computer.

RHINOMANOMETRY INDICATIONS

This experimental test provides us indispensable information

which enables us to explain the following points:

1 The relation existent between the anatomic deformities

and its functional repercussion, enabling us to avoid the error of
overvaluing very obvious septal deviations from the anatomical
point of view, but compensations of the turbinate wall enable
the existence of a correct flow with the normal nasal cycles:
the overvalue of discrete septal deviations affecting the valve
area, and when the section of the narrow vestíbulo_fosal, they
have a great functional repercussion.

2 Study the effect of no-nasal causes of nasal

repercussion. The rhinomanometry is conclusive in the
differential diagnosis of the typography of the respiratory
insufficiency.

3 Make evident the patient subjectivity.

4 Verify the functional efficiency of a surgical treatment.

5 It enables to quantify the nasal hyper reactivity in the

different tests.

The complete rhinomanometric study consists of three tests.

The first test is the Basal which evaluates the patient
in a normal condition. The second one, called Dilation,
consists of the mechanical dilation of the nostril. The third
one, or Vasoconstriction, is based in the application of
a vasoconstrictor substance in the nostril to evaluate the
response of the turbinate.

The diagnosis of a complete rhinomanometric study should

take into account different aspects.
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In the Basal test the flow of each nostril is evaluated, the
total flow, the quotient between best and worst nostril and
the linearity of the flow-pressure curve.
In the Dilation and Vasoconstriction tests the flow for each
nostril and the total flow will be evaluated. These tests are
mainly used to confirm a problem detected in the Basal
rhinomanometry.

PROCEDURE FOR THE RHINOMANOMETRY

To perform a rhinomanometry test we should know both the
test mechanic, and the rhinomanometer operation, with the
help of this manual and specially sections 3.1 and 2.

As previously commented, the rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR

PRO enables to perform the rhinomanometric tests in BASAL,
DILATION and/or VASOCONSTRICTION mode. Next, the
mechanic to follow in each case is described.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PATIENT

According to the standards of «International Standardization

Committee on Objective Assessment of Nasal Airway», proceed
as follows:

Inform the patient that before the exploration, he/she should

avoid the use, in the next twenty-four or forty-eight hours of
local or general substances, like irritants of the nasal mucosa
membrane (this is, alcohol and tobacco), which are capable
of modifying the nose resistances.

Maintain the patient in repose during a minimum of thirty

minutes, before the test.

Keep the place where the study is performed into constant

limits of temperature and relative humidity.

Besides the previous standards, apply those instructions which

the specialist or technician who performs the test considers

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of, that this does not involve any risk and it is not painful, and
that he /she should breathe calmly, etc.

PLACING THE MASK

With the patient sat down, the nostrils are cleaned with a
detergent to remove the cutaneous grease.

There are several techniques for the placing of the pressure

tube in the nostril, as a probe, a sponge, an adhesive
membrane, etc. The rhinomanometry regulations recommend
using a method which does not deform the nose, to avoid false
measurements.

The RHINOSPIR PRO can use any of the indicated methods, but
we recommend using the one with the adhesive membrane,
as it is the method with fewer deformities in the nostril. It is
easy to put and gets a perfect hermeticism.

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The placing technique is shown in the next drawing.

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The pressure tube is put in the contrary nostril to the one
which is being explored.

To check the hermeticism, close the free nostril, block the

tube coming out the adhesive and indicate the patient to try
to breathe with the mouth closed. If it is correctly closed, the
nostril wall will expand. If there are air leaks, or are suspected,
place again the adhesive until its correct application. Next, take
the finger out from the tube and check that the air circulates.

Then, apply the mask as indicated next.

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RHINOMANOMETRY USING CONICAL NASAL PROBES

The European committee for standardization of rhinomanometry

recommends that during the performance of an active rhinomanometry
test, any deformation of nostrils that can alter the test results should
be avoided, specially the deformation due to the application of
transducers to the patient.

This committee recommends using a face mask with transparent

screen that allows seeing these nostrils deformations.

Nevertheless, those users who are not familiarized with the use of
the face mask, and prefer to use other system, like conical nasal
probes, should follow these steps:

• Select the nasal probe that matches to the nostrils properly.

• Connect the transducers unit to the nasal probes.

• Start the test similarly to the test performed with the face mask.

In the figure below, the application of the nasal probes is shown.

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In the start screen, press the option RHINO so that the
RHINOMANOMETRY screen appears

Once we are in the tests window, follow these steps to perform

an active rhinomanometry:

a) Press the icon NEW PATIENT (or Options + New Patient)

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b) Enter the reference or the patient surname and press OK.

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If the patient is not new in the data base, a card with the test
data appears, to enter the convenient fields. If the patient is
new in the data base, the patient card will appear, so that
we enter all his/her data and next the test data .card.

c) BASAL test

The Basal test will be performed according to the following

steps:

1 Press the icon «B» Basal (or Options + Basal)

2 Select the nostril to be studied (right or left) in case of

anterior rhinomanometry.

3 Press the key «TEST».

At this moment the graphics Flow/Pressure, Flow/Time
and/or Pressure/Time, begin to be recorded, according
to the selection made in Graphics and Others in the Setup
Menu. This situation can last indefinitely. This is intended for
the patient relaxation, and the user sees if the graphics are
progressing adequately.

The text in the key «TEST» changes to «START», after two or

three seconds of the first press. The rest of keys also disappear
and a new text appears «Cancel», which enables to change
and discard the manoeuvre at any moment.

4 When the user considers convenient and according to the

graphics shown, presses the key «START» to initiate the
process of real sampling of the test, reinitiating the new
samples and deleting the previous ones.
In this situation, besides the previous graphics, the butterfly
graphic Flow/Pressure is shown.
Once the real sampling has started the key «START» changes
to «STOP».
The system is sampling during 30 seconds and afterwards
finishes and emits a tone, except if the user has previously
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It is convenient that there are at least three or four respiratory
cycles in each test for an adequate sampling.

At the end, the system displays the curve Flow/Pressure

averaged as well as the interval corresponding to Flow/Time
and/or Pressure/Time curves.
In the lower part of Flow/Pressure curve the determination
coefficient is displayed (squared coefficient of correlation) r2
according to the following curve adjustment values:

>0,8 Very reliable

>0,5 y <0,8 Reliable
>0,25 y <0,5 Moderate
<0,25 Low

It also displays the bar graphic for Resistance corresponding

to the studied nostril and the Total Resistance at 150 Pa. The
user can select the resistance at other pressures
( 75, 100, 150 or 300 Pa).

NOTE:

If, when finishing the test the technician realizes that the wrong
nostril was selected, whereas the patient had the other one,
you can enter Options Change Nostril and activate this
option, change the graphics and position associated values.
If only one nostril has been performed, the data pass from
one to the other. If both nostrils have been performed, they
interchange for each other.

5 When one nostril has been explored, the user can choose
any of these options:

• Repeat the test in the same nostril

• Study the other nostril
• Display the data, through the key DATA

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at different pressures (75, 100, 150 or 300)

• See the diagnosis, through the key «Diagnosis»

• Save the test in the Data Base

• Print the test

• Perform a Dilation or Vasoconstriction test

• Exit the test

6 For the test performance in the other nostril, follow the

previous steps, changing the nostril probes to the patient and
selecting on the screen the nostril «Right « or Left» to be
explored.

The graphics pressure/time and flow/time on screen correspond

to the selected nostril.

NOTE:

All the rhinomanometric curves showed since this page and

following are simulated. These curves have different slopes
which allow representing a variety of actual patient responses.

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NOTE:

The curves of this screen are simulated in order to show

different resistances.

If we press the key of Dilation, Vasoconstriction, Printing

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nostrils, the system shows the following warning:

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO stores in the computer

hard disk the tests performed during the last three hours,
although we exit the program or the computer is stopped.
Each test is stored in its last state, being retrieved when the
corresponding patient reference is entered. From that moment
you can continue acting over the test according to the options
exposed in step 5). This implies that we should assign a
different code for each patient. This option enables to perform
intercalated tests to different patients, as in a vasoconstriction.
After the three hours of the test, this cannot be retrieved.

d) DILATION Test

In order to perform a Dilation test, the Basal test should have

been previously performed.

Press the icon «D» (or Options + Dilation) to go to the test

The procedure to perform the Dilation test is the same as the

one described for the Basal test, with the difference that we
can to perform a dilation test to the patient on screen or to
other, to whom we have performed a basal test in the last three
hours. This enables to intercalate tests of different patients.

In the second case, if the dilation is being done, previously

press New Patient and enter the corresponding Reference.

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The icon»SEL» enables to select the graphics present in the
axes flow/pressure.
e) VASOCONSTRICTION Test

The device enables to perform a Vasoconstriction test after a

Basal test or after a Basal plus Dilation.

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the test.
In this screen, enter the allergen and the dose to be applied.
This information will be printed in the report.

The procedure for the Vasoconstriction test is the same to

the one described for the Basal with the difference that a
CHRONOMETER appears in the upper part, if we have enabled
it from the Setup menu, which can be used to control the time
between the first and the second nebulization of vasoconstrictor
substance and between the second nebulization and the start
of the test. These times can be programmed in the option
SETUP GRAPHICS AND OTHERS in the Main Menu.

The icon «SEL» enables to select the graphics which appear

in the axes flow/pressure.

A vasoconstriction test can be performed to the patient

on screen or to other one, to whom a basal test has been
performed in the last three hours.

When the tests have been finished, we will obtain the following
graphics:

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Pressing the key print, a window appears which enables to
select the report in different setups.

If the option «TOTAL» is selected, the united report for all the
performed tests is printed.

If you mark each test separately, a report by each performed

test will be printed.

Next, a complete report of the three tests, Basal, Dilation and

Vasoconstriction is presented.

The date and values included in these reports are

ficticious.

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DESCRIPTION OF NASAL PROVOCATION

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TEST
INTRODUCTION

The nasal provocation test (NPT) is a diagnostic technique

essential in the allergic rhinitis.
The test consists of reproducing total or partially the nasal
symptoms, after the contact with the irritating allergen.

Basically the test can be performed:

a) Through the clinical observation of the symptoms.

b) Through the study of the nasal changes observed

through rhinoscopy.

c) Through rhinomanometry, specially through anterior

rhinomanometry, which is divided into :

• Active anterior rhinomanometry (AAR)

• Passive anterior rhinomanometry (PAR)

Clement et Col. has made a wide comparative analysis of both,

as well as a description of the physiopathologic bases.
Olivé has analyzed the benefits of the NPT in comparison with
the cutaneous test and the RAST in comparison to different
allergens. He has shown the diagnostic interest of the technique

PHYSICAL BASES

According to Clement et Col. we know the nasal flow is inversely

proportional to the radius of the nasal airway. At the same time,
the nasal resistances ( R ) follow the expression: R = D P / V
Consequently, the diminution of the nasal calibre leads to an
increment of the nasal resistances.
The increment can be caused by an increment of the numerator
or to a decreasing of the denominator. In the first case, as the
rhinomanometer performs measurements at fixed pressures,
we observe that the flow at 150 Pa is zero and the resistances
are no longer detected. In the second case, the resistances
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considered positive if the increment of the resistances is 100%

respect the basal values.

TECHNIQUE OF NASAL PROVOCATION TEST

The specialist should define the technique to be used. For

information, a recommended technique follows:

a) Sampling of the basal values in both nostrils.

b) Instil the allergen solvent. Sample the values after 5

minutes.

c) Instil the maximum allergen dilution in the nostril with less

resistance. Sample the values after 5, 10 and 15 minutes.

d) Repeat the instillations at increasing concentrations, in the

nostril, until the test is positive or until we reach concentrations
which can be irritating.

For the instillation, it is advisable to use an air dispenser for

the release of 0.1 ml per nebulization.

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PROVOCATION TEST

As previously commented, the user will determine how to

perform the Nasal Provocation Test.

In this test inserting Patients is not possible.

The steps the user needs to follow with the SIBELMED

Rhinomanometry Software are described in the next
paragraphs:

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PATIENT

The instructions to the patient will be similar to the ones

described in section 3.3.1, plus those ones that the technician
who will perform the test considers necessary in each case.

MASK PLACING

The mask placing will be the same as the one described in

section PROCEDURE FOR THE RHINOMANOMETRY.

NPT PROGRAMMING
See Chapter 2, MAIN MENU / SETUP MENU / NPT PROGRAMMING.

TEST PERFORMANCE

When we select the key NPT in the Main Menu, the following
screen appears.

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The steps to perform the NPT are the following:

a) Select Setup NPT Programming and verify that the data

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b) Press the icon NEW PATIENT (or Options + New Patient)

Enter the reference or the patient surname and press OK.

If the patient is not new in the data base, a card with the test
data appears, to enter the convenient fields. If the patient is
new in the data base, the patient card will appear, to create
it and next the test data card.

c) BASAL Test

It is advisable to perform a basal rhinomanometry to the

patient before applying any substance, in order to have a
reference of his/her condition. Next, a saline solution should
be applied in the chosen nostril (in general, the nostril that
presents less resistance at 150 Pa).

• Press the key corresponding to the Basal and proceed as

described in section 3.2.3
• In this step, the sampling of basal or initial values is
performed.
• In the test of NPT, inserting Patients is not possible and one
nostril or both can be analyzed.
• The graphics Flow/Pressure, Flow/Time and Pressure/
Time are the same as those of the active rhinomanometry.
Nevertheless, a graphic of Resistances for each of the test
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... Concentration 5 and up to four readings per concentration).

d) Test with SOLVENT

• Apply the solvent to the patient

• Next, press the key corresponding to Solvent
• At this moment, a chronometer appears in the upper part,
which indicates the time left for the record of the test after
the application of the solvent.
• When the counter reaches the programmed time, an acoustic
signal sounds, indicating that it is time to perform the test, as
previously described.
The key «STOP» in the chronometer, stops the counter and
the key «START» continues it.
• In this step, the values sampling is performed after having
applied the solvent.
• The graphic Resistance marks a point with the taken value.
• Once the solvent and basal steps are performed only steps
of concentrations without return are possible.

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e) Test with the CONCENTRATION

• Once the step with solvent is made, press the key

corresponding to Concentration

• Verify that the allergen and the doses to be applied correspond

to the ones shown on screen

• When the chronometer reaches the time programmed for

the first reading, an acoustic signal sounds, indicating that it
is time to perform the test, as previously described.
• When the sampling the values of the first reading, the graphic
of Resistances shows the value of the resistance with solvent
plus the one of the first reading.
• It is possible to change the doses of the test directly by
pressing the key DOSE.

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• The process is repeated for each substance concentration.

A maximum of 5 concentrations is possible.
Each step of concentration is composed of different readings
at different times (a maximum of 4 according to the time
programming on screen).

Every time that we press Conc. we go to the next step of
concentration, as long as some reading has been performed.
The chronometer reinitiates at the maximum value of start.

The key START causes that the chronometer starts to discount.

At first, the value is the maximum, according to the number
of readings programmed for each Concentration on screen.
The warning for the «reading x» of the current step of
concentration is cancelled if we have started the manoeuvre
before it is time, or if we press READING. The timer keeps

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For the performing of the next reading, press the key
READING.
At any moment a text appears in the upper part of the screen,
which informs about the step where we are in and about the
Reading in the step of concentration.

Concentration x. Step.

When pressing the DATA key all the results obtained up to

the moment are displayed.

As indicated, a maximum of four readings can be taken for

each of the five steps of the applied concentrations.
• To take the values in the next reading, press the key READING
• To go to the next CONCENTRATION, press the key
corresponding to Concentration.
• The process is repeated the times considered convenient
by the technician, according to the recorded values up to
a maximum of five concentrations and four readings per
concentration.
• Every time we go to a new concentration, the chronometer
reinitiates.
• As we keep advancing, the graphic dose/response

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the steps) to the pressures of 75, 100, 150 and 300 according
to the selection.

DIAGNOSIS IN THE RHINOSPIR PRO

WARNING
The diagnosis shown by the rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR
PRO is performed according to the criteria established
by Dr. Fabra from the Hospital de la Sta. Creu I Sant Pau
in Barcelona which is explained in the following pages.

The doctor who performs the test is responsible for validating

or modifying the diagnosis shown by the rhinomanometer.

DIAGNOSIS IN THE ACTIVE RHINOMANOMETRY

ACCORDING TO DR. FABRA

The complete rhinomanometric study consists of 3 tests.

The first one is the Standard test, which evaluates the patient
in normal conditions. The second one, the Dilation test,
consists of a mechanical dilation of the nasal window ot the
patient. The third one, or Vasoconstriction test, is based on
the application of a vasoconstrictor substance in the nostril to
evaluate the turbinate response.

The diagnosis of a complete rhinomanometric study should

take into account different aspects.
In the Standard test, we evaluate the inspiratory flow of each
fossae, the total inspiratory flow, the quotient between the
best and the worst nasal fossae, and the linearity of the flow/

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In the Dilation and Vasoconstriction tests, the flow for each

nostril and the total flow are evaluated. These tests are
used mainly to confirm a problem detected in the Standard
rhinomanometry test.

1. STANDARD TEST

The following steps are considered:

Step 1

A diagnosis is established for each nostril individually, as

follows:
The inspiratory flow at a pressure of 150 Pa is evaluated (as this
is the most significant in the medium phase of the respiratory
cycle). If the inspiratory pressure of 150 Pa is not reached,
the flow value at 100 Pa will be studied.
If the Flow at 100 Pa does not exist either, then no diagnosis
will be performed.

If 150 Pa

Men Women Diagnosis

F >= 350 F >= 315 Normal
300 < F < 350 265 < F < 315 Slight Obstruction
250 < F < 300 215 < F < 265 Moderate Obstruction
150 < F < 250 115 < F < 215 Serious Obstruction
F < 150 F < 115 Very Serious Obstruction

If 100 Pa

Men Women Diagnosis

F >= 275 F >= 265 Normal
237 < F < 275 230 < F < 265 Slight Obstruction
200 < F < 237 190 < F < 230 Moderate Obstruction
125 < F < 200 110 < F < 190 Serious Obstruction
F < 125 F < 110 Ve r y S e r i o u s
Obstruction
(F is the flow in cm3 / s)

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Step 2

A diagnosis is established according to the total inspiratory

flow.
The total flow at150 Pa or 100 Pa is evaluated in the same
way as in the previous step.

If 150 Pa

Men Women Diagnosis

F >= 700 F >= 630 Normal

600 < F < 700 530 < F < 630 Slight Obstruction
500 < F < 600 430 < F < 530 Moderate Obstruction
300 < F < 500 230 < F < 430 Serious Obstruction
F < 300 F < 230 Very Serious Obstruction

If 100 Pa

Men Women Diagnosis

F >= 550 F >= 530 Normal

475 < F < 550 460 < F < 530 Slight Obstruction
400 < F < 475 380 < F < 460 Moderate Obstruction
250 < F < 400 220 < F < 380 Serious Obstruction
F < 250 F < 220 Ve r y S e r i o u s
Obstruction
(F is the flow in cm3 / s )

The Final Diagnosis comes from this Total Flow. Depending

on what happens in Steps 3 and 4, the diagnosis grade may
increase.

Step 3

The relationship between the best nostril flow and the worst
nostril flow is evaluated.
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If the quotient < 1,9 • unbalance does not exist • Final

Diagnosis will not be modified

If the quotient > 1,9 • unbalance between nostrils • it will

affect the Final Diagnosis

The statistical mode of the quotient is 1.2

Step 4

In a normal rhinomanometric curve, there is flow linearity

between 0 and 100-150 Pa. As the pressure increases, the
curve transforms slightly into exponential.
In case of non normal patients (wing collapse, turbinate tail
collapse, nasal septum deviation, turbinate hypertrophy …)
the flatness is much more pronunced.

When this flatness occurs in the inspiration, in the nostril

under study, a wing collapse or an obstruction of another type
is detected.

If this happens in the expiration, this indicates a possible

turbinate tail hypertrophy.

After the analysis of 101 healthy patients (45 men and 56

women), and patients with different types of obstructions (12
women and 9 men), it has been observed that the parameter
expressing best the normality criteria, is the slope between 0
and 75 Pa (Flow at 75 Pa (cm3/s) / 75 (Pa)).

It has been observed that the value of slopes which best

differentiates between both groups of patients is 2,70.
The patients under this value are susceptible of having an
obstruction and the ones who are over the value are very
likely to be normal.

With the value of slope mentioned before, 100% of the normal

patients are considered normal. On the contrary, only 2% of
the «non normal» patients are considered normal. When we
analyse the rhinomanometric curve for these patients, we
observe that they are patients with slight obstructions.
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In these cases the text will be taken out:

Possible obstruction in expiration in right/left nostril.

Possible obstruction in inspiration in right/left nostril.

The doctor will be responsible for confirming or not the possible

obstruction.

If an obstruction exists, the Final Diagnosis will be modified.

Final Diagnosis.

The final diagnosis is established based on the diagnosis for

the total inspiratory flow of Step 2.

This is:

1- Normal Test
2- Slight Obstruction
3- Moderate Obstruction
4- Serious Obstruction
5- Very Serious Obstruction

If there has been unbalance between nostrils (Step 3), the

diagnosis will increase a grade (from 1 to 2, from 2 to 3, etc.)
If there is an expiratory or inspiratory obstruction (Step 4),
the diagnosis will increase in a grade. Although two possible
obstructions exist, the diagnosis will increase only a maximum
of one grade.

2. DILATION TEST

In the Dilation test, the flows (Steps 1 and 2) are evaluated, but
the quotient between best and worst nostril is not calculated.
Evaluating the linearity of the flow/pressure curve (Step 4)
would only confirm a wing collapse detected in one of the
nostrils in the Standard test.

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In the Vasoconstriction test, as in the Dilation test, the flows

(Steps 1 and 2) are evaluated, but the quotient between best
and worst nostril is not calculated.
Evaluating the linearity of the flow/pressure curve (Step 4)
would confirm a possible hypertrophy in the turbinate tail
detected in one of the nostrils in the Basal test.
If a wing collapse has happened in the Standard test, it could
become worse due to the increase of the air flow secondary
to the decrease of the turbinate volume caused by the
vasoconstrictor.

NOTE:
This Diagnosis is of informative character. The doctor will be
responsible for its verification and validation.

4. DIAGNOSIS EXAMPLE

A ty p i c a l e x a m p l e o f D i a g n o s i s p e r f o r m e d by t h e
rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO of SIBEL S.A. could
be the following:

Standard Test.

Right nostril.
Serious Obstruction
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 205 cm3 / s)

Left nostril
Slight Obstruction
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 310 cm3 / s)

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Total inspiratory flow
Moderate Obstruction
(Total inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 515 cm3 / s)

Left nostril / Right nostril < 1,9.
No unbalance between nostrils exist

Possible Obstruction in inspiration in Right Nostril.

Possible Obstruction in inspiration in Left Nostril.

Final diagnosis of the Standard Test.

Very Serious Obstruction.
Dilation Test

Right Nostril
Serious Obstruction
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 210 cm3 / s)

Left Nostril
Normal
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 495 cm3 / s)

Total inspiratory flow.

Normal
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 705 cm3 / s)

Vasoconstriction Test

Right Nostril
Slight Obstruction
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 305 cm3 / s)

Left Nostril
Normal
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 450 cm3 / s)

Total Inspiratory flow

Normal
(Inspiratory flow at 150 Pa = 755 cm3 / s)
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HYPERTROPHY IN TURBINATES TAIL

Wing collapse of the right nostril

The following rhinomanometric test shows a wing collapse.

The wing collapse disappears in the dilation test but, is not
affected by the vasoconstrictor substance.

Hypertrophy of turbinate in the right nostril

Case 1

This would be a typical case of turbinate hypertrophy to be

treated pharmacologically.

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Case 2

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This second case presents a hypertrophy of the inferior right
turbinate that does not respond to the vasoconstrictors. This
is a typical case to be treated surgically.

Isolated Hypertrophy of right inferior turbinate tail

Case 1

Sensitive to vasoconstrictors.

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Not sensitive to vasoconstrictors.

Josep Maria Fabra:

Clinical Manager of «Servicio de Otorrinolaringología

del Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau».

Chairman of «Comisión de Rinología y Alergia de la

SEORL y PCF».

With the collaboration of:

R+D Department
SIBEL S.A.

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CALIBRATION
The rhinomanometry standards recommend the user to calibrate
the device. Due to the time alterations, the characteristics of
the electronic circuits and / or mechanical elements may be
modified, which cause a change in the calibration factor. For
this reason, a calibration system has been included, from a
calibrator (resistance) and/or an external manometer.
The actuation procedure is described in the Chapter 2,
CALIBRATION, of this manual.

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Chapter 4: Tecnical Specifications

4. TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL DATA
Chapter 4: Technical Specifications

Applicable standards

1. Related to the product

MEDICAL DEVICE

93/42/CEE Directive (RD 1591:2009)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• EN 60601-1-6:2006+AC:2010 Seg. medical equipment:

Class I

EMC

• EN 60601-1-2:2007+AC:2010 EMC in medical equipment

(Not vital support). See APPENDIX 1. ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY RHINOMANOMETERS

Recommendations:

USABILITY AND APTITUDE FOR USE

• EN 60601-1-6:2010 General requirements for safety. Part

1-6. Collateral standard: Usability

• EN 62366:2008 Application of engineering skills to use medi-

cal devices

VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE

• Series EN 60721:1995 Classification of environmental condi-

tions
• Series EN 60068:1999 Environmental testing

BIOCOMPATIBILITY

• ISO 10993.1:2009+AC:2010 Biological evaluation of medical

devices. Part 1.

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SOFTWARE

• EN 62304:2006+AC:2008 Software for Medical Devices

DOCUMENTATION AND INFORMATION

• EN 1041:2008 Information supplied by the manufacturer of

medical devices

• EN ISO 15223-1:2012 Symbols to be used with medical de-

vice labels, labelling andi nformation to be suplplied.

2. Related to the manufacturer

QUALITY

• EN ISO 13485:2012+AC:2012 Quality management sys-

tems. Requirements for regulatory purposes.

• EN ISO 9001:2008 quality management. Requirements

• EN ISO 14971:2012 Risk management in medical equip-

ment

WASTE

• RD 208/2005 Electrical and electronic equipment and waste

management. Transposition of RAEE 2002/96/CE Directive

3. To be satisfied by the user

DATA PROTECTION

• Compliance with LOPD and 95/46/CE Directive

WASTE

• RD 208/2005 Electrical and electronic equipment and waste

management. Transposition of RAEE 2002/96/CE Directive

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SIMBOLOGY
Chapter 4: Technical Specifications

SERIAL NUMBER

MANUFACTURER
(The date of manufacture, name and address of manufacturer)

TEMPERATURE LIMITATION

HUMIDITY LIMITATION

PREASURE LIMITATION

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

APPLICABLE PART B

LOT

CAUTION

LAND

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES BY DO

MESTIC USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

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USEFUL LIFE

Chapter 4: Tecnical Specifications

Rhinospir Pro: 7 years.
Neumotacometer: 1 year or 900 disinfections
Mask, nostril cone and nostril probe: 900 disinfections.

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PARAMETERS
Chapter 4: Technical Specifications

• Inspiratory and espiratory
• Right nostril flow (cm3/s)
• Left nostril flow (cm3/s)
• Addition flow (cm3/s)
• Right nostril resistance (Pa.s/cm3 )
• Left nostril resistance (Pa.s/cm3)
• Total resistance (Pa.s/cm3)
• Best flow / Worst flow
• Br / min

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
TRANSDUCER TYPES

Pneumotachometer Number 1 Fleisch type: It measures

air flow. It is linear in the range of measurement. It uses a
differential semiconductor manometer with internal temperature
compensation.

Sensor of differential pressure: It measures the differential

pressure. It is a semiconductor type manometer with internal
temperature compensation.

RANGES AND MEASUREMENTS

• Range of measurement
Flow (ml/s) 0 a ±1200
Pressure (Pa) 0 a ±1200

• Dynamic resistance to flow
Pa / ml/s < 0,01

• Accuracy in the measurements

Flow (ml / s) (the highest) 5%
Pressure (Pa) (the highest) 5%

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5. FUNCTIONING
PRINCIPLES

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The Rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO is a device of physical

Chapter 5: Functioning Principles

signal acquisition and information processor provided by the

signal related to the nasal respiratory function. To perform
the processing, we need to change the physical into electrical
magnitude. The units to make this change are the transducers.
The RHINOSPIR PRO has two transducers of differential
pressure for the Flow and Pressure measurement.

The transduction function in the case of the measurement of

Flow is performed by a Fleisch pneumotachometer type 1. The
air flow through the pneumotachometer creates a difference of
pressure that converts the electrical signal through a pressure
transducer.

The Pressure signal is directly measured with a Pressure

Sensor.

PNEUMOTACHOMETER FLEISCH
The physical principle of the pneumotachometer Fleisch is
based on the measurement of the pressure drop obtained
between the ends of an obstruction which allows the air pass
in a quasi capillar mode. By applying the Poiseuille law, the
relation between flow and pressure is linear:

PRESSURE= ct. x FLOW

In the pneumotachometer Fleisch the obstruction is formed by

multiple capillar tubes. Each tube presents a resistance to the
air pass which produces a pressure drop in its ends.

The reason for the existence of so many tubes and their small
diameter is that the air crosses the obstruction in laminar
regime. The relation flow – pressure is linear for the range of
the flow measurement.

FILTERS AND AMPLIFIERS

The analogue signal emitted by the pressure transducer
incorporated in the pressure transducers used in the device
should be conditioned before it is digitalized and processed.
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This conditioning consists of an amplifying stage, which adapts

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the dynamic range of the pressure transducer to the digitalizer
range, and a filter stage which removes the parasite signals.
This filter limits the system measurement band from 0 to 20Hz.

ANALOGUE/DIGITAL CONVERTER
The analogue/digital converter samples the analogue signal,
when the processor indicates it. It also quantifies the analogue
signal of its input (in the case of the pressure transducer). It
gives a digital word at the output, which expresses a numeric
value. The converter used in the RHINOSPIR PRO has 12 bits,
and then 4096 levels available to assign to the pressure and
flow signal. The 2048 superior levels are used for the espiratory
flows and the 2048 inferior levels for the inspiratory flows.

Both the resolution and the dynamic range converter used

meet widely the specifications and recommendations of the
international organisms.

MICROPROCESSOR
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

The microprocessor system consists of a series of electronic

devices which store, manage, receive and send pieces of
information. They are mainly divided into:

• Program of hardware basic control (BIOS) resident in EPROM

of 32KBytes.

• Rhinomanometry program and device management.

Data base for tests resident in memory FLASH of 1 MBytes
(FIRMWARE).

• RAM Memory of 128KBytes for storing the device setup and

status variables

• Central Process Unit (CPU).

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• Communications controller with the PC.

PROGRAM

Both the control and the management program are developed

in language C. It is divided in two parts, the bios in EPROM
and the application in FLASH.

MEMORY

The storage capacity of temporal data and the device

configuration is 128KB in RAM.

CPU

This device manages and executes the process codified in

the instructions which form the program. The microcontroller
H8/532 of HITACHITM.is used as CPU.

CONTROLLERS

They perform the information transference between the CPU

and the rest of devices as the keyboard, the screen and the
printer. They are included in the microcontroller printed circuit,
except the interface of the serial communications channel
RS-232C.

QUALITATIVE DESCRIPTION

The control program performs the signal acquisition and

its temporal storage. It is also the responsible for the
communication with the PC. In this sense, it interprets and
executes the commands received from the PC.

The rhinomanometry program on the PC enables the

rhinomanometric measurement.

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Chapter 6: Preservation, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

6. PRESERVATION,
PREVENTIVE AND
CORRECTIVE
MAINTENANCE

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The Rhinomanometer RHINOSPIR PRO requires, as any

Chapter 6: Preservation, Preveventive and Corrective Maintenance

device and especially for medical applications, a preservation

and maintenance directed, first of all, to safety of the patient,
operator and environment, and secondly, to ensure the
reliability and accuracy of the functions for which it has been
developed. All of this means a series of routines which must
be carried out.

PRESERVATION
Preservation is the action directed to maintain the device in
a correct operation condition, and the person in charge of it
does not require any special technical quality, except for the
proper knowledge of the functions and manipulation of the
device. It is normally performed by the user. The operations
to be carried out are:

CLEANING OF THE DEVICE, POWER SUPPLY AND

TRANSDUCER UNIT

The power supply and the transducers unit are cleaned with
a soft cloth slightly wet with water and detergent. To perform
the disinfection of these units, apply alcohol at 70% with a
soft cloth.
It is recommended to perform this cleaning weekly.

CLEANING OF THE PNEUMOTACHOMETER

In general, all the devices for respiratory therapy require a high

disinfection or sterilization. To perform this high disinfection,
we should dismantle the thermostatized pneumotachometer
(separate all the detachable elements) and then submerge
it during 10 minutes in a glutaraldehide solution at 2 %
(INSTRUNET with glutaraldehide).
This disinfection has to be performed with every new patient.

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CLEANING OF THE MASK, NOSTRIL AND NASAL
PROBE

The mask, nostril and nasal probes are the most delicate parts
of the rhinomanometer, as they are directly in contact with the
patient. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain them in perfect
physical and hygienic conditions.
For this purpose, clean them with detergent and disinfect them
by submerging them during 10 minutes in a glutaraldehide
solution at 2 % (INSTRUNET with glutaraldehide). Follow the
disinfectant product indications. It can be reused around 500
times.

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Chapter 6: Preservation, Preveventive and Corrective Maintenance

The preventive maintenance consists of all those actions

directed to keep the device in a good use condition.

Four types of preventive maintenance are established:

1 The device, as it is started, performs a check of some

of its parts.

2 A second type, which can be carried out by the

user, consists of a periodical supervision of the different
interconnections and other external elements of the device. In
this supervision, the user will verify that all the interconnections
are perfectly plugged, that all the cables and/or connectors,
as well as any other element do not present breakages or
external damages.

If any anomaly is detected, which the user cannot resolve by

him/herself, inform the After Sales of SIBEL S.A. or your
Distributor, so that they proceed to its revision or repair.

3 The user can perform a Hardware Test to check

that the communication of the device with the PC is correct.
Otherwise, verify the interconnections.

4 The fourth type consists of a general technical

verification of the safety systems, adjustments, functions, etc.
which configure the device.

THIS TECHNICAL VERIFICATION WILL BE PERFORMED

WITH ANNUAL PERIODICITY, and according to the
Verification and Adjustment Procedure RHINOSPIR-PRO,
provided by the manufacturer. This type of operations has
to be performed by the qualified technical personnel of the
maintenance department of the centre, technical service of
your distributor, or by the manufacturer.

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In any case, SIBEL S.A. as manufacturer should authorize in

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writing, at least during the guarantee period, the corresponding
technical service, allowing them to perform such maintenance.
In any case no responsibility for damage, malfunction etc.
will be admitted, which might arise as a result of a defective
maintenance by persons not belonging to SIBEL S.A.

The Rhinomanometry SIBELMED W-30 Software does

not require any specific maintenance, except the one for any
computer program managing information.

• Make a copy of the program, in case the original is damaged.

• Make periodical backup copies in the Data Bases used, so

as to restore them if any piece of information is lost in the
computer.

The computer and printer maintenance will be carried out

according to their manufacturers’ instructions.

If any problem, doubt, suggestion, etc. appear before, during

or after the use of the device, it is recommended to follow
these steps:

1 Use the helps available in the program

2 Consult the Rhinomanometry W-30 Software

User’s Manual

3 Contact with the After Sales Service of SIBEL S.A.

After Sales Service of SIBEL S.A.

C/ Roselló, 500
08026 - BARCELONA (SPAIN)

Tel. +34-93433 54 50
FAX +34-93436 16 11

E-mail: sat@sibelmed.com

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CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Chapter 6: Preservation, Preveventive and Corrective Maintenance

The corrective maintenance consists of keeping the device in a

good condition of use, which due to bad operation or bad use
has been put out of service and which is necessary to repair.

In case of detecting a break down in the system, which impedes

the normal use, unplug the device from the power supply and
contact the After Sales Service of SIBEL S.A., specifying as
detailed as possible the type of anomaly detected.

After Sales Service of SIBEL S.A.

C/ Roselló, 500
08026 - BARCELONA (ESPAÑA)

Tel. +34 - 93 433 54 50

FAX +34 - 93 436 16 11

E-mail: sat@sibelmed.com

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Chapter 7: Modifications
7. MODIFICATIONS

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Annex 1: Electromagnetic Compatibility

ANNEX 1

ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions

RHINOSPIR PRO is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or
the user should assure that it is used in such an environment.

Emissions test Compliance Electromagnetic environment - Guidance

RF (Radiated) emissions Group 1 RHINOSPIR PRO uses RF energy only for its internal
function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and
CISPR 11 (EN 55011) Class B are not likely to cause any interference in nearby elec-
tronic equipment.

RHINOSPIR PRO uses RF energy only for its internal

RF (Conducted) emissions Group 1 function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and
are not likely to cause any interference in nearby elec-
CISPR 11 (EN 55011) Class B tronic equipment.

Harmonic emissions
Class A
EN-IEC 61000-3-2

Voltage fluctuations / Flicker

emissions Yes
EN-IEC 61000-3-2

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

RHINOSPIR PRO is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The costumer or
the user of RHINOSPIR PRO should assure that it is used in such an environment.

EN-IEC 60601 Compliance level Electromagnetic environment –

Immunity test test level Guidance
Electrostatic discharge ±6 kV contact ±6 kV contact Floors should be wood, concrete or cera-
(ESD) mic tile. If floors are covered with synthe-
tic material, the relative humidity should
EN-IEC 61000-4-2 ±8 kV air ±8 kV air be at least 30 %.

Mains power quality should be that of a

Electrical fast transient/ ±2 kV for power ±2 kV for power typical commercial or hospital environ-
burst supply lines supply lines ment.

±1 kV for input/ ±1 kV for input/ The input/output line cables are shorter
EN-IEC 61000-4-4 output lines output lines than 3 meters long

±1 kV differential ±1 kV differential Mains power quality should be that of a

Surge typical commercial or hospital environ-
ment.
±2 kV common ±2 kV common
EN-IEC 61000-4-5
mode mode

Voltage dips, short in-

terruptions and volta- Mains power quality should be that of
ge variations on power <5 % Ut <5 % Ut a typical commercial or hospital envi-
supply input lines (>95 % dip in Ut) (>95 % dip in Ut) ronment. If the user of the RHINOSPIR
for 0.5 cycle for 0.5 cycle PRO requires continued operation during
EN-IEC 61000-4-11 power mains interruptions, it is recom-
40 % Ut 40 % Ut mended that the RHINOSPIR PRO be
(60 % dip in Ut) (60 % dip in Ut) powered from an uninterruptible power
for 5 cycles for 5 cycles supply or a battery.

70 % Ut 70 % Ut
(30 % dip in Ut) (30 % dip in Ut)
for 25 cycles for 25 cycles

<95 % Ut <95 % Ut
(>5 % dip in Ut) (>5 % dip in Ut)
for 5 seconds for 5 seconds

Power frequency magnetic fields should

Power frequency (50 / 3 A/m 3 A/m be at levels characteristic of a typical lo-
60 Hz) magnetic field
cation in a typical commercial of hospital
environment.
EN-IEC 61000-4-8

NOTE Ut is the a.c. mains voltage prior to application of the test level.

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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

RHINOSPIR PRO is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The costumer or
the user of RHINOSPIR PRO should assure that it is used in such an environment.

EN-IEC 60601 Compliance

Immunity test Electromagnetic environment – guidance
test level level

Portable and mobile RF communications equi-

pment should be used no closer to any part of
RHINOSPIR PRO, including cables, than the re-
commended separation distance calculated from
the equation applicable to the frequency of the
transmitter.

Recommended separation distance

conducted RF 3 Vrms
3 Vrms
EN-IEC 61000-4-6
150KHz to 80 MHz

Radiated RF 3 Vrms 3 V/m

EN-IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 2.5 GHz

where P is the maximum output power rating

of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the
transmitter manufacturer and d is the recom-
mended separation distance in meters (m).
Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site survey,a
should be less than the compliance level in each
frequency range b.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equip-
ment marked with the following symbol:

Note 1. At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies.
Note 2. These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorp-
tion and reflection from structures, objects and people.
a Field strengths from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and
land mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theo-
retically with accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, an electro-
magnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which RHINOSPIR
PRO is used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, RHINOSPIR PRO should be observed to verify
normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such reorien-
ting or relocating RHINOSPIR PRO.

b Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m

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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment
and RHINOSPIR PRO
RHINOSPIR PRO is intended for use in an electronic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are
controlled. The costumer or the user of RHINOSPIR PRO can help prevent electromagnetic interference by
maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters)
and RHINOSPIR PRO as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communica-
tions equipment.

Rated Maximum out-

Separation distance according to frequency of transmitter
put power of trans-
mitter m

150 kHz to 80 MHz 80 MHz to 800 MHz 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz

0.01 0.12 0.12 0.23

0.1 0.37 0.37 0.74
1 1.17 1.17 2.33
10 3.69 3.69 7.38
100 11.67 11.67 23.33
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended separation distance d
in meters (m) can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is
the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.

Note 1 At 800 MHz, the separation distance for the higher frequency applies.

Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absortion
and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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