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4) Check that the value on the display shows this change in pressure.
If a TOCO transducer fails the test, repeat this test with another transducer. If the second one
passes the test, defect of the first transducer is confirmed. Replace it with a good one. If the
second transducer fails the test as well, contact the manufacturer for service.
7.6 Monitoring Uterine Activity Internally
7.6.1 Parts Required
1) Disposable intrauterine pressure catheter ACCU-TRACE
2) Reusable intrauterine pressure cable ("IUP cable" for short)
3) Reusable intrauterine pressure connecting cable ("connecting cable" for short)
The following illustration shows how these parts should be connected:
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7.6.2 Directions for Use of IUPC
Preparation
1)
Gather supplies: ACCU-TRACE IUPC, reusable cable, and amnioinfusion supplies if
needed.
2)
Open the sterile ACCU-TRACE IUPC package.
Figure 7-6 Testing a TOCO Transducer
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Figure 7-7 Connection for IUP Monitoring
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IUPC ("IUPC" for short)
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