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etatrack 360is  issue 1 

1 

CONTENTS 

 
 

INTRODUCTION 

       2 

EQUIPMENT  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 

SAFETY  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 

SPECIFICATIONS  

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 

CONTROLS 

AND 

INDICATORS    7 

OPERATING THE FETATRACK 360  

 

 

9 

PAPER 

LOADING 

       10 

THE 

PRINTER        11 

TRANSDUCER 

BELTS 

      12 

FETAL HEART RATE MONITORING 

 

 

13 

DIRECT 

FETAL 

ECG 

      15 

FETALSAT PULSE OXIMETRY          

 

 

17 

ALARMS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 

UTERINE 

ACTIVITY 

MONITORING 

   19 

INTRAUTERINE PRESSURE MONITORING   

20 

FETAL 

ACTIVITY 

MONITORING 

   22 

MATERNAL HEART RATE MONITORING 

 

22 

PREVENTATIVE 

MAINTENANCE 

   23 

MONITOR CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE   

 

24 

SETTING UP THE FETATRACK 360  

 

 

25 

WARRANTY  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26 

GUIDELINES  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28 

NOTES   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29 

Summary of Contents for 360

Page 1: ...fetatrack 360 fetal monitoring system User Manual ...

Page 2: ...TER 11 TRANSDUCER BELTS 12 FETAL HEART RATE MONITORING 13 DIRECT FETAL ECG 15 FETALSAT PULSE OXIMETRY 17 ALARMS 18 UTERINE ACTIVITY MONITORING 19 INTRAUTERINE PRESSURE MONITORING 20 FETAL ACTIVITY MONITORING 22 MATERNAL HEART RATE MONITORING 22 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 23 MONITOR CHECK OUT PROCEDURE 24 SETTING UP THE FETATRACK 360 25 WARRANTY 26 GUIDELINES 28 NOTES 29 ...

Page 3: ...uterine pressure measurement Both units can add an option for the monitoring of Maternal pulse oximetry The FETATRACK 360is has the addition of the Nonin FetalSat fetal pulse oximetry system All parameters are displayed on a large graphic displays which also displays messages as appropriate Ultrasound signal quality is shown by a change in the flashing heart associated with the fetal rate display ...

Page 4: ...al Sense ecg FSpO2 1 N a N a Event Marker 1 1 1 Elastic Belt 3 3 3 Belt Buckles 3 3 3 Chart Paper 1 1 1 Ultrasound Coupling Gel 0 25ltr 1 1 1 AC line cord 1 1 1 User Instructions 1 1 1 REORDER INFORMATION Part No Item 0215 0003 Wide Angle Ultrasound Transducer Blue M 1 0059 Wide Angle Ultrasound Transducer Pink 0211 0003 External Pressure Transducer 9800 0000 Internal Pressure Transducer 0261 0005...

Page 5: ...bt about the correct operation of the FETATRACK 360 fetal condition must be checked immediately by an alternative method We would recommend that to maintain the standard of performance of the FETATRACK 360 whenever possible the monitor is included in a scheduled maintenance scheme The following symbols have been used on the front and rear panels of the FETATRACK 360 and are here defined according ...

Page 6: ...se 1 4µV p p CMRR 125dB ALARMS Low Level 60 120 BPM Adjustable in steps of 5 BPM High Level 160 200 BPM Adjustable in steps of 5 BPM EXTERNAL UTERINE ACTIVITY Type Flat faced Tocodynamometer Signal Range 0 110 relative contractions strength INTERNAL UTERINE ACTIVITY Intra models only Intrauterine Pressure Type optional Signal Range 0 100 mmHg EVENT MARKER Hand held person operated PRINTER Type The...

Page 7: ...te a Pulse Rate 30 to 300 bpm 3 bpm Displays Graphical Displays 3 digit Pulse Strength Graphic Bargraph Measurement Wavelengths and Output Power Red 661 nanometers 3 mw nominal Infrared 905 nanometers 3 mw nominal a Calibration of the FetalSAT System was accomplished through carefully controlled hypoxia studies in a laboratory animal model to establish the calibration coefficients For specificatio...

Page 8: ...er On Off Speed Control Ultrasound Volume Decrease Ultrasound Volume Increase Maternal Fetal Electrocardio graph Ultrasound 2 Transducers Input Internal External Uterine Pressure Transducers Input Ultrasound 1 Transducer Input Socket Power On Indicator Printer Door Release Lever fetatrack 360is issue 1 7 ...

Page 9: ...REAR PANEL Mains On Off Power Inlet Fuse Compartment Network or Local Computer Port Pulse Oximeter Input Event Marker fetatrack 360is issue 1 8 ...

Page 10: ...t will operate with an input voltage between 100 and 240 volts AC 50 or 60 Hz Connect the AC supply cord and switch the FETATRACK 360 on The AC input on off switch is located on the rear of the unit adjacent to the AC line input socket Observe that the front panel power on indicator 1 0 is illuminated The FETATRACK 360 is now operational and the display will indicate the operating mode ...

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Page 12: ...s of paper will be fed out at high speed The FETATRACK 360 printer will record at 1 2 or 3 cm min To change the speed during recording simply press the printer on off switch momentarily The FETATRACK 360 is set to run at the speed of your choice and will always start at this speed every time the printer is turned on For details of how to change the default speed see the section entitled SETTING UP...

Page 13: ...ements in contact with the abdomen The belts should first be placed around the patient and held in place at the correct tension with the plastic buckles As the transducers are free to slide on the belt final positioning can be easily achieved Similarly repositioning of the transducers is made very much simpler fetatrack 360is issue 1 12 ...

Page 14: ...an be verified by observing that the heart shaped fetal pulse lamp is flashing at the heart rate The fetal pulse lamp is also used as a signal quality indicator When positioning the transducer observe the shape which should be solid under best signal conditions If heart is hollow this is an indication that the signal quality is not at its optimum Improved recordings can be obtained by repositionin...

Page 15: ...ay be found with the transducer displaced from the center line to the upper surface of the abdomen The clearest signals in breach presentation may be located higher and to one side Transducer position which results in sounds with a strong placental or cord signal should be avoided as these frequently render traces with artifacts It is important that a distinct fetal heart sound is present during m...

Page 16: ...E OR INFECTION THEREFORE THESE ELECTRODES SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNDER ASEPTIC CONDITIONS MEMBRANES MUST BE RUPTURED PRIOR TO ELECTRODE APPLICATION Note If both the heart rate and uterine activity are to be monitored using internal techniques it is generally recommended to insert the uterine catheter before the ECG electrode is attached if possible Contra indications Do not use a fetal ECG electrode ...

Page 17: ...use there are several alternative designs of Fetal ECG Electrodes application techniques are considered to be beyond the scope of this manual Consult the instructions included with the manufacturer s package for proper technique Electrode to Leg Lead Connections The FETATRACK 360 uses the Life Trace Safelink fetal scalp system the fetal scalp electrode plugs into the end of the leg plate Details o...

Page 18: ...tatrack 360is issue 1 17 The FetalSat patient module is connected to the FetalSat input cable and then to the Fetatrack 360is before being strapped to the patients leg CAUTION Do not apply the fetal spiral electrode when it is impossible to identify the fetal presenting part Apply the DualSens sensor to the fetal scalp Refer to the DualSens instruction insert for more specific instructions Release...

Page 19: ...he display for a few seconds Alarm settings are printed between the chart scales on every page of the recording If an alarm condition arises the FETATRACK 360 emits an intermittent beep The chart recording indicates an alarm state with a down arrow marked with an A on the top edge of the chart The alarm is reset by pressing the either volume button A low heart rate alarm may be set between 90 and ...

Page 20: ...ts the ingress of fluids nevertheless no coupling gel or other fluid should be allowed to come into contact with the transducer face Place the transducer on the center line over the fundus in a position where the uterus is firm and secure in place with stretch belting As with the ultrasound transducer the belt should first be secured in position and then the transducer slid onto it Once the transd...

Page 21: ...ucer is not supplied as standard with the FETATRACK 360 For advice on connection of an IUP transducer contact Ultrasound Technologies Ltd or your supplier Contra indications Do not insert catheter unless membranes are ruptured Do not use catheter if there is bleeding from the uterine cavity Do not use catheter if there is uterine infection or placenta previa Catheter Insertion Because there are se...

Page 22: ...ce the pressure should never read below zero this would be considered a fault condition and the Front Panel UA Digital Display will flash 0 If such a condition develops check the catheter connections and repeat the UA zero procedures If the transducer becomes unplugged the UA Display will show indicating there is no UA input Between the contractions the UA channel will not return to zero This is t...

Page 23: ...sducers or movement of the patient MATERNAL HEART RATE MONITORING Intra only Maternal ECG is monitored using a standard bipolar limb lead set which connects to the US2 ECG socket on the front panel of the FETATRACK 360 Using surface column electrodes or similar connection to the patient is with the yellow lead to the left arm red lead to the right arm and the black leg lead drive to the right leg ...

Page 24: ...ing gel blood saline etc as soon as possible after use Wipe dry with a clean cloth NEVER Autoclave the transducers The transducers should be cleaned with a sterile non abrasive cloth dampened with an aqueous disinfectant If in extreme cases it is considered necessary to sterilize the transducer this should be done using gas sterilization methods at pressure and at elevated temperature in accordanc...

Page 25: ...on and printer on off button The printer will print a test pattern which repeats To stop the printer press printer on off Operational Checks Make sure all connectors are firmly plugged in that the transducers are correctly positioned and the audio volume set to the desired level Observe that the appropriate fetal pulse lamp flashes with each heart beat If the problems still persist replace the sus...

Page 26: ...ACK 360 to enter the calibration mode The display will show Entering Calibration Mode After a few seconds the display will show the menu options available To step through the menu press UA0 repeatedly until the curser is over the option you wish to change To alter any value use the volume control keys to achieve the desired setting You can move backwards on the screen by pressing the recorder butt...

Page 27: ...to and authorized Ultrasound Technologies Ltd distributor agent or service representative 4 Procedure for Return In order to return the product directly to Ultrasound Technologies Ltd the purchaser must first obtain a return authorization number from Ultrasound Technologies Ltd s Service Centre 5 Condition of Products for Return All products must be returned in a clean decontaminated condition Ult...

Page 28: ...ne call away whether the product is under warranty covered by a service agreement or the repair is to be paid for This applies whether the product was bought directly from Ultrasound Technologies Ltd or through an authorized distributor We will Respond promptly to any call made with regard to service If required we will provide you with written estimates of the work to be carried out and the costs...

Page 29: ... unit causes an EM disturbance to adjacent equipment we suggest that the procedure is performed out of range of the affected equipment Immunity If the user has any doubt regarding the unit s EM immunity during routine operation we suggest that the source of EM disturbance is identified and its emissions reduced If the user has any doubt regarding the identification and resolution of adverse EM con...

Page 30: ... about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local waste disposal authority your household waste disposal service or the supplier where you purchased the product As a producer of electronic devices Ultrasound Technologies will provide for the financing of the treatment and recycling of waste returned through these designated collection points in accordance w...

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