Table of Contents
Advertisement
F6 and F6 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual
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
NOTE:
This feature is only available on F6.
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:
(1)
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.
Insertion
NOTE:
This product is designed for use with the introducer.
3)
Using aseptic technique, remove the catheter from the package.
4)
Perform vaginal exam to ensure ruptured membranes and adequate dilation.
5)
Advance the catheter tip to the cervical os along the examination hand, using the hand
as a guide. Do not advance the introducer through the cervix.
6)
Continue to gently advance the catheter tip through the cervical os and feed the catheter
into the intra-amniotic cavity until the 45cm mark is at the introitus. If the 45cm mark is
(2)
Figure 7-6 Connection for IUP Monitoring
- 54 -
(F6)
™
IUPC ("IUPC" for short)
(3)
Fetal Monitoring
Advertisement
Table of Contents
