19 Monitoring Maternal Heart / Pulse Rate
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Applying Electrodes
To derive the MHR (when you do not want to view the MECG waveform), you can place the
electrodes just below the outer end of the clavicle near each shoulder.
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MECG Electrodes
Making Connections
WARNING
Follow the instructions supplied with each of the monitoring accessories you are using.
Prepare for monitoring MHR using the list below. The standard procedures in use in your facility
determine the sequence of actions.
•
Depending on the equipment you are using, ensure that
either
the Patient Module
or
the Toco
+
transducer is connected to the fetal monitor.
•
Connect a pre-gelled Foam Electrode to each of the two leads on the MECG Adapter Cable.
•
Apply the Foam Electrodes to the patient, following the instructions supplied with the Foam
Electrodes.
•
Depending on the equipment you are using, connect the pink connector plug on the MECG
Adapter Cable to the pink connector on
either
the Patient Module
or
the Toco
+
transducer.
You are now ready to monitor MHR.
Monitoring MHR
1
Switch on the recorder.
2
The maternal heart rate is labeled
HR
on the screen.
Summary of Contents for Avalon FM20
Page 2: ......
Page 8: ...8 ...
Page 56: ...3 Basic Operation 56 ...
Page 72: ...5 Alarms 72 ...
Page 82: ...6 Patient Alarms and INOPs 82 ...
Page 86: ...7 Admitting and Discharging 86 ...
Page 90: ...8 Non Stress Test Timer 90 ...
Page 120: ...11 Monitoring Twin FHRs 120 ...
Page 126: ...12 Monitoring Triple FHRs 126 ...
Page 136: ...15 Monitoring Uterine Activity Internally 136 ...
Page 142: ...16 Monitoring FHR Using DECG 142 Testing DECG Mode Refer to the monitor s Service Guide ...
Page 154: ...18 Monitoring SpO2 154 ...
Page 164: ...20 Printing the ECG Waveform 164 ...
Page 166: ...21 Paper Save Mode for Maternal Measurements 166 ...
Page 170: ...22 Recovering Data 170 ...
Page 174: ...23 Care and Cleaning 174 ...
Page 188: ...25 Accessories and Supplies 188 ...
Page 216: ...26 Specifications and Standards Compliance 216 ...
Page 221: ...Part Number 453564290161 Printed in Germany 08 11 453564290161 ...