CADENCE II Fetal Monitor User Manual
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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
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