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Monitoring Uterine Activity
Externally
You can measure uterine activity externally using a Toco transducer. You can also use a Toco
+
or
Toco MP transducer for the same purpose, although they also have wider (ECG/IUP and Pulse)
capabilities.
The external Toco transducer measures the frequency, duration and relative strength of contractions,
but not their absolute intensity. Amplitude and sensitivity depend on various factors such as the
position of the transducer, the belt tension and the size of the patient.
What You Need
Toco, Toco MP or Toco
+
Transducer
Abdominal Belt (disposable
shown)
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 ...