Huntleigh OBIX BeCA - 3. Product Features; 3.1. Front Panel Features

Introduction
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February 2023 OBIX BeCA Fetal Monitor User Manual 777745-5
2. Introduction
The OBIX BeCA series of fetal/maternal monitors are intended for antepartum (AM models) and intrapartum
use (IM models).
Thefollowingfeaturesarestandardonallmodels:
• Dual channel ultrasound fetal heart rate detection with audio
• External monitoring of maternal contractions
• Maternally sensed fetal movements
• Automatic detection of fetal movement
• Color 8.4” touchscreen display
• Connection to perinatal monitoring system via serial port
• Connection to optional OBIX wireless transducer system
• USBport–forupgradingandconguration
Thefollowingoptionsareavailableforallmodels:
• Integral rechargeable battery
• DVI video output
• Paper tray insert for pre-printed paper
• Maternal Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
• Maternal pulse oximetry (MSpO
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Intrapartummodelsalsohavethefollowingstandardfeatures:
• Fetal ECG *
• Maternal ECG (MECG) **
• Intra-uterine pressure catheter compatibility**
* Electrodes/sensors supplied separately
** Interface cables and electrodes/sensors supplied separately
2.1. Intended Use and Indications
The OBIX BeCA fetal monitors are indicated for use by trained healthcare professionals in non-invasive and
invasivemonitoringofphysiologicalparametersinpregnantwomenandfetuses,duringtheantepartumand
intrapartum periods of pregnancy. The OBIX BeCA fetal monitors are intended for pregnant women from the
28thweekofgestation,throughtotermanddelivery.Thedevicesareintendedforuseinclinicalandhospital-
type facilities.
OBIX BeCA Antepartum is suitable for use when there is a need to monitor the following physiological
applications:
• Single or twin fetal heart rates by means of ultrasound
• Uterine activity - externally sensed
• Fetal movement - maternally sensed and externally via ultrasound
• Maternal heart rate and oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry
• Maternal non-invasive blood pressure