Philips Avalon FM20, Instructions For Use Manual

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3 Basic Operation
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Avalon FM50
The Avalon FM50 fetal/maternal monitor offers a solution for both external and internal fetal
monitoring applications, and non-invasive maternal vital signs.
The Avalon FM50 shares all the features and capabilities of the Avalon FM40. In addition, you can
monitor one FHR internally via direct fetal electrocardiogram (DECG), and uterine activity internally
using an intra-uterine pressure (IUP) catheter together with a Toco
+
transducer or patient module.
The Avalon FM50 carries the label, indicating that it is capable of intrapartum monitoring.
Cordless Monitoring
All monitors are compatible with the Avalon CTS Cordless Fetal Transducer System (M2720A). Note
the following points regarding cordless monitoring:
•
One Avalon CTS Cordless Fetal Transducer System can be connected to a monitor at a time.
• Monitoring multiple pregnancies using cordless transducers is not supported.
• Using a mixture of wired and cordless fetal transducers is not supported. You can use either wired
or cordless fetal transducers. If sufficient signal quality cannot be achieved using cordless fetal
transducers, then switching to wired transducers is recommended.
• When the monitor recognizes an Avalon CTS interface cable M2731-60001 (red connector) or
M2732-60001 (black connector, for rear connection on FM40/FM50 only), it gives confirmation
by showing the following status indicator in the lower right-hand corner of the screen:
• Cordless transducers have priority over wired transducers. When an Avalon CTS base station is
connected via the appropriate interface cable to the fetal monitor, and there are also wired
transducers connected to the monitor, the wired transducers are disabled whenever a cordless
transducer is active. To change back to using wired transducers, dock the cordless transducers in
the Avalon CTS base station or switch the base station to Standby, and continue monitoring with
the wired transducers. Note that if a sufficient ultrasound signal quality cannot be achieved by
transducer repositioning, change to wired transducers.
• When using a cordless ultrasound transducer from an Avalon CTS system, the monitor
automatically sets the Fetal Movement Profile (
FMP
) to
Off
. You can enable the FMP again should
you wish, (see “Switching FMP On and Off ” on page 101), but you should refer to the sections
“Cordless Monitoring - Important Considerations” on page 97 and “Fetal Movement Profile” on
page 100.
Indicator Meaning
Avalon CTS interface cable is connected to the monitor, but the Avalon CTS base
station is not connected to the interface cable, disconnected from AC mains, or is
in Standby.
Avalon CTS interface cable is connected to the monitor, Avalon CTS base station
is connected, powered on, and cordless transducers are ready to use, but no
cordless transducers are currently active (all are still docked in the base station).
Avalon CTS interface cable is connected to the monitor, Avalon CTS base station
is connected, powered on, and at least one cordless transducer has been taken out
of the base station and is active. As cordless transducers have priority over wired
transducers, any connected wired transducers are disabled.