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Sonicaid Team Operator’s Manual
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2 Getting Started
2.1 Summary of recording procedure
Setup
1 Place transducer belts across the bed or chair.
2 Make the patient comfortable in a semi-recumbent or sitting position.
Preparing the Team
1 Switch on. The on/off switch is on the rear of the base unit.
2 Check paper. Is there sufficient paper for the monitoring session? Make sure the
printer platen is securely closed.
3 Connect transducers. The plugs and sockets are colour-coded; the display confirms
transducer connection.
Transducer placement
1 Palpate the abdomen to determine fetal lie and position.
2 Position the Toco transducer (pink) centrally, halfway between fundus and
umbilicus. Do not use gel. Secure with belt and buckle.
3 Zero the Toco. Make sure the uterus is relaxed, then press the Toco zero button.
The 10% baseline is displayed.
4 Gel the ultrasound transducer (yellow). Place it on the abdomen so as to obtain a
clear heart sound. Secure with belt and buckle.
5 Check that the fetal heart rate is clear, and distinct from the maternal pulse rate
taken at the mother’s wrist. Note the maternal pulse rate on the chart paper.
Optimum signal quality for the fetal heart rate is shown by 3 bars on the display,
with a flashing heart at each beat.
6 Adjust the volume using the volume up and down keys.
7 Connect the fetal event marker to the socket on the rear panel. Show the patient
how to use it.