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F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor • User Manual
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2) Set the TOCO baseline. Place the transducer on the patient’s fundus to get an optimum
recording of uterine activity. Refer to Figure 7-1 for the TOCO transducer position.
Wrap the abdomen with the belt over the transducer. Fix the transducer by pushing its buckle
through the overlapping section of the belt. Make sure the belt is neither too tight nor too
loose and the patient is monitored comfortably.
3) To adjust the value to zero, press the
AUTO ZERO
button to adjust the value to the
baseline. Make sure this is not done during a contraction. The uterine activity reading at this
point should be <30 on the TOCO scale indicates the belt is too tight, and you need to adjust it.
Wipe off any gel present on the abdomen around this area.
NOTES:
1) Do not apply ultrasound coupling gel on a TOCO transducer or its contact area.
2) Check the function of the TOCO transducer by applying pressure to it to see if this is
displayed on the screen.
7.5.3 Changing the UA Baseline
1) Select the Setup key on the main interface.
2) Select
Fetus UA Baseline
.
3) Select
5
,
10
(default),
15
or
20
.
4) Select
OK
.
NOTE: If your Monitor has been configured with IUP, the baseline will be 10 and is not
adjustable.
7.6 Monitoring Uterine Activity Internally
(Optional)
7.6.1 Parts Required
1) Disposable intrauterine pressure catheter IUPC (“IUPC” for short)
2) Reusable intrauterine pressure connecting cable (“connecting cable” for short)
3) Reusable intrauterine pressure cable (“IUP cable” for short)
7.6.2 Directions for Using IUPC
See the manufactures instructions for insertion.
Rezeroing the System During Monitoring
1) Attach the IUPC cable.