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F Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Fetal Monitoring
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Figure 7-6 Testing a TOCO Transducer
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
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IUPC (“IUPC” for short)
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:
Figure 7-7 Connection for IUP Monitoring
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.
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