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7.6.4 Checking Intrauterine Pressure Cable Function
To test an IUP cable’s function:
1)
Disconnect the catheter from the cable. Insert the cable check plug into the catheter end of
the cable. (See Figure 7-8).
Figure 7-8 Test the Pressure Cable
2)
Verify that the green light is continuously lit (no flashing).
3)
If the light does not illuminate, replace the cable.
NOTE:
If the light is flashing, verify that the cable check plug is inserted completely into the
cable.
WARNING
:
The cable test function is not meant to check the accuracy of the system, only to confirm
cable function.
7.7 Fetal Movement Monitoring
The fetal movement count on the main interface comes either from ultrasound (AFM) or remote
event marker (Manual).
7.7.1 Choosing the FM Source
1 Press the
SETUP
key three times to open the
Fetal Monitor Configuration
menu.
2 Press the
UP
key or
DOWN
key to move the cursor to
FMSource
; press the
CHANNEL
key.
3 Press the
UP
key or
DOWN
key to toggle between
Manual
(default) and
AFM
.
4 Press the
CHANNEL
key to confirm selection.
5 Press the
AUTO
key to exit.
7.7.2 Auto Fetal Movement Monitoring (AFM)
During fetal heart monitoring with ultrasound, the fetal movement signals are also detected. The
fetal movement signals differ from the Doppler heart rate signals in that they have larger extent
and lower frequency. The larger extent is because of the bigger scope of moving areas (e.g., the