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F Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Fetal Monitoring
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3) *Adjusting the Numeric to Zero
Press the AUTO ZERO key to adjust the numeric to the baseline. Make sure this is not done
during a contraction.
The uterine activity reading at this point should be 30 ~ 90. A flat-top aligned with 100 on
the TOCO scale indicates the belt is too tight, and you need to adjust it.
Wipe off any gel presents on abdomen around this area.
NOTE:
1 Do not apply aquasonic coupling gel on a TOCO transducer or its contact area.
2 Check the function of the TOCO transducer by applying pressure on it to see if this is
displayed on the screen.
7.5.3 Changing UA Baseline
You can change the UA baseline,
1 Select the setup key
on the main interface.
2 Select Fetus > UA Baseline.
3 Select 5, 10 (default), 15 or 20.
4 Select OK.
NOTE:
If the monitor has been configured with IUP, the IUP baseline is 0 and it is not adjustable.
The TOCO baseline is adjustable.
7.5.4 Testing TOCO Transducers
To test a TOCO transducer:
1) Switch on the monitor.
2) Connect the TOCO transducer to the fetal monitor.
3) Gently press the center of the transducer.