EDAN F9 Express User Manual

F9, F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Troubleshooting
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A3.4 Trouble with Ultrasound FHR Monitoring
Phenomenon
Possible Cause
Solution
Inconstant trace
/ display
The patient is overweighted.
Monitor FHR with DECG.
Improper ultrasound transducer
position.
Adjust the position of the
transducer till the better signal is
received.
Loose belt.
Tighten the belt.
Superfluous aquasonic coupling
gel.
Wipe off superfluous aquasonic
coupling gel.
Frequent fetal movements.
Delay the monitoring.
Maternal movement.
Request the patient to calm down
and stay still.
Inadequate aquasonic coupling
gel.
Use recommended aquasonic
coupling gel quantity.
Doubtful FHR
Record maternal heart rate
wrongly.
Change the position of the
ultrasound transducer.
The transducer is not well placed
in position, and the mixed noise
has been recorded.
Adjust the position of the
transducer.
Faint trace or no trace
Improper paper.
Use paper recommended
by manufacturer
The paper drawer is not locked.
Slide the paper drawer in until
both latches are locked in
position.
Adjusting nuts of the print head
are unbalanced.
Contact the manufacturer for
service.
A3.5 Troubles with DECG Monitoring
Phenomenon
Possible Cause
Solution
Inconstant trend
Inconstant display
No ECG signal
Use a new spiral electrode
Bad contact of reference electrode
and patient
Use a new spiral electrode
Inconstant trend
The DECG cable has not been
fixed firmly
Fix an attachment pad at the
DECG cable.

EDAN F9 Express Specifications

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Brand	EDAN
Model	F9 Express
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English