We Care Solar - Solar Suitcase Installation Guide - 2017
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Appliances-
USING THE FETAL DOPPLER
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You can listen to a fetal heart beat by placing the fetal D
oppler probe on the mother’s
abdomen where you think the baby’s heart is.
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Note: It is best to palpate the uterus FIRST and identify where the fetal ribcage
should be, before trying to find the heart beat. Once you think you have identified
the fetal back,
hold the fetal Doppler still in a single position to allow it to
detect the heart beat.
If you need to adjust the position, do this slowly and allow
time for the machine to detect the heart beat in the next position. The sound waves
from the fetal Doppler bounce off the heart beat and this takes time.
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If your Solar Suitcase includes a fetal Doppler, it will use Rechargeable AA batteries
included with the Solar Suitcase.
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The batteries go in the back of the fetal Doppler.
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Make sure they are placed correctly: positive to positive, negative to negative
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The batteries that come with the Solar Suitcase are RECHARGEABLE.
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Once the fetal Doppler has fully charged batteries, turn it on with the switch on the
side.
[Demonstrate turning on the fetal Doppler.]
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The switch on the side controls the volume.
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When you are finished using the fetal Doppler, turn it off
– listen for a *click.
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The fetal Doppler
only works with a lubricant on the mother’s skin.
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You can use the gel in the case.
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If you run out of gel you can use any vegetable oil.
Water does not conduct the
sound well, and should not be used.
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Ask the midwife to palpate the mother.
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Identify the position of the fetus, and estimate the position of the fetal thorax.
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Place gel or oil on the mother’s skin close to where you think the fetal heart is.
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Turn on the fetal Doppler, and hold the probe against the mother’s skin, in the
direction of the fetal heart.
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Hold the machine still until you hear a sound. If you can’t hear the heart beat, gently
adjust the angle of the probe in another direction and wait again. Don’t slide the
probe around.
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Understanding the fetal Doppler display:
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The fetal Doppler has a digital display that will show you the heart beat. You must
see a solid black heart in the display to be receiving an accurate heart rate reading.
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The fetal heart rate is normally between 120 and 160 beats per minute. IF the heart
beat is less than 120 or more than 160, the baby may be in danger.
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If the heart beat is less than 100, it may be the mother’s heart beat. To confirm
whether you are hearing the mother, check her wrist pulse with your hand while
listening to the fetal heart rate.
REVIEW APPLIANCES [Ask questions to ensure people have understood.]
1. When can you charge your phone?
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Answer: When the battery is full.
2. How do you know if battery is full?
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Answer: Look for blinking green light on Charge
Controller.
3. Should you charge rechargeable batteries at night?
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Answer: No. (Why not?)
4. What should you do if you run out of gel that comes with Solar Suitcase?
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Answer: You
can use vegetable oil. (Can you use water?
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Answer: No).
5. Can you recharge single-use batteries in the battery charger?
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Answer: No.
6. When is the best time to charge cell phones?
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Answer: During the day.
7. Should the lights stay on all the time?
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Answer: No.
