Display Indicator; Strip Chart Annotation; Using The Fm Remote Marker To Complement The Patient Record - GE Corometrics 250cx Series Operator's Manual

Fetal Movement Detection: Using Fetal Movement Detection While Monitoring

Display Indicator

Strip Chart Annotation

Using the FM Remote Marker to Complement the Patient Record

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When fetal movement detection is enabled, and a transducer is plugged in, the
annotation FMD appears in-between the FHR1 and FHR2 mode titles. (Refer to
Figure below.)
US
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FM Detect: On
Volume: 5
When fetal movement detection is enabled, the mode annotation FMD
following the FHR modes. The annotation provides an indication that the feature is
enabled—it does not indicate detection.
When fetal movement is detected, a solid line is automatically marked on the bottom
of the upper grid for the duration of the detected movement. (Refer to Figure,
"Simulated Fetal Movement Detection Trace," on page B-5.)
The FM Remote Marker is an accessory that can be used to complement the patient
record.
1. Connect the Corometrics FM Remote Marker to the Remote Marker
connector on the rear panel of the 250cx Series Monitor.
Instruct the mother to press the FM Remote Marker button whenever she feels
2.
fetal movement. Ask her to hold down the button for the duration of the
perceived fetal movement. The annotation,
prints on the strip chart for as long as the button is held down. (Refer to Figure,
"Simulated Fetal Movement Detection Trace," on page B-5.)
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FMD
US Setup
Volume: 5
or , with a horizontal bar,
TOCO
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Exit
US Setup Screen
prints
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