F9, F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Fetal Monitoring
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is well attached to the fetus.
7 Release the electrode wires from the handle notch and straighten them. Slide the drive and
guide tubes off the electrode wires.
8 Insert the safety cap into DECG cable.
Figure 7-3 The Well-Attached Fetal Spiral Electrode
7.3.4 Wired DECG Monitoring
7.3.4.1 Parts Required
a) DECG cable
b) Fetal spiral electrode
c) Disposable maternal attachment pad electrode
The following illustration shows how these parts should be connected:
Figure 7-4 Connection for wired DECG Monitoring
Note:
The filter of AC power supply can be configured by selecting System>Factory
Configuration>Line Frequency>50(default) or 60. Please select it according to the
current AC frequency.
7.3.4.2 Monitoring Procedure
a) Perform a vaginal examination to identify the fetal presenting part.
b) Prepare the patient‟s skin using the procedures described in section 7.3.2 Preparing the
Patient's Skin Prior to Placing Electrodes.
c) Attach the fetal spiral electrode to the fetal presenting part using the procedures described in