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Müse Parameter Descriptions
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Contraction Frequency
The Contraction Frequency parameter determines how often uterine contractions occur. This
parameter is defined as the number of contractions per ten minutes. The contraction frequency
parameter has some variability. The magnitude of the variability is determined by the
Contraction
Frequency Variability parameter, found in the Fetal & Labor Additional Parameters.
Default : 3 ctx/10 min
Range : 1 ctx/10 min - 7 ctx/10 min
Contraction Amplitude
The Contraction Amplitude parameter determines the amplitude of the uterine contractions. This
parameter is defined in units of mmHg. The contraction amplitude has some variability. The
magnitude of the variability is determined by the Contraction Amplitude Variability parameter found in
the Fetal & Labor Additional Parameters.
Default : 50 mmHg
Range : 0 mmHg - 120 mmHg
Contraction Duration
The Contraction Duration parameter determines the length of the uterine contractions and is defined
in units of seconds.
Default : 80 sec
Range : 0 sec - 120 sec
Patient Pushing
The Patient Pushing parameter determines whether the patient will be pushing during contractions.
When this parameter is activated (On), there will be increased variability and increased peak height of
both the intrauterine pressure and transabdominal uterine activity signals during a large contraction.
Default : Off
Early Deceleration Magnitude
The Early Deceleration Magnitude parameter determines the magnitude of the early decelerations in
the fetal heart rate signal. The selectable options are None, Mild, Moderate and Severe.
Default : None