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Instructions For Use
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7. Monitoring Maternal Parameters
7.1 Contractions (using TOCO transducer)
Use only TOCO transducers supplied with the Team3, or listed in the Accessories.
1. Ensure that the TOCO transducer and belt are clean and ready for use. In particular, check the transducer
for cracks or signs of damage. See also cleaning instructions in Section 15.
2. Connect the TOCO transducer to the pink socket on Team3.
3. Place the belt round the abdomen, and secure it over the transducer button so that it is retained on the
midline over the fundus of the uterus.
4. DO NOT USE COUPLING GEL. Wipe off any gel present on abdomen around this area.
5. Contractions activity is measured as a % of full scale deflection. Touch & hold the TOCO region of the
screen to zero the contractions to the set % level (0, 10, 20% - see settings). If enabled, an auto-zero
function will activate if the trace has been flat for 3+ minutes.
Check the baseline periodically and re-zero the TOCO if necessary.
7.2 Fetal Movement Event Marker
Fetal movement events can be captured in 2 ways, automatic and manual.
7.2.1 Automatic Fetal Movement Event Marker
This function is not recommended for use when monitoring twins as it is not possible to associate a
movement event with a specific fetus.
Automatic Fetal Movement is not indicated for use during labour.
Fetal movement events are recorded automatically when this mode is selected, and an appropriate detection
level is set. Refer to section 5.3.7 - Settings Menu - Clinical Settings Sub Menu to activate Automatic Fetal
Movement option.
A triangular marker is automatically printed at the top of the fetal heart rate grid.
- Automatic Fetal Movement Marker
