F9, F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Fetal Monitoring
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The following illustration shows how these parts should be connected:
Figure 7-5 Connection for wireless DECG Monitoring
7.3.5.2 Monitoring Procedure
a) Connect the FTS-3 system to the monitor and switch on. Refer to section 3.2.7 connecting to
the Monitor.
b) Take up the TOCO-E transducer and connect the FTS-3 DECG cable to it. Make sure the
transducer is successfully connected to the base station.
c) Perform a vaginal examination to identify the fetal presenting part.
d) Prepare the patient‟s skin using the procedures described in section 7.3.2 Preparing the
Patient's Skin Prior to Placing Electrodes.
e) Attach the fetal spiral electrode to the fetal presenting part using the procedures described in
section 7.3.3 Directions for Using Fetal Spiral Electrode.
f) Fix an attachment pad electrode to DECG cable.
g) Remove the film on the back of the electrode and place the electrode on maternal thigh; press
it firmly in place.
h) Connect the fetal spiral electrode to the DECG cable.
7.3.6 Changing DECG Beep Volume
When the DECG beep is enabled, the monitor gives a beep sound of DECG. The frequency of
DECG beep corresponds to the fetal heart rate, but occasionally it may differ due to weak DECG
signal.
To change the DECG beep volume,
1 Select the setup key on the main interface.
2 Select Fetus > DECG Beep.
3 Select 0 (default) ~ 9.
4 Select OK.