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F6 and F6 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor User Manual Fetal Monitoring
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not clearly visible, stop advancing when the symbol on the catheter meets the
introducer.
NOTE:
For easier insertion, do not twist the catheter in the introducer.
7) The IUPC may be spontaneously filled with amniotic fluid. This can be seen in the clear
lumen of the catheter. The filter cap will prevent the amniotic fluid from leaking.
8) Slide the introducer out of the vagina along the catheter. When the introducer is
completely out of the vagina, slide thumb between catheter and introducer tab, which
will begin to separate the introducer from the catheter.
Figure 7-7 Separate the introducer
9) Anchor the catheter in place with one hand, and pull the introducer straight back off the
catheter.
Figure 7-8 Remove the introducer
10) Remove the liner from the adhesive pad, and then adhere the pad to the patient’s skin.
Secure the catheter by placing the catheter attachment strap to the adhesive pad.
Figure 7-9 Secure the adhesive pad to mother
Rezeroing the System During Monitoring
1) With the catheter connected to the IUP cable, momentarily pressing the re-zero button
on the pressure cable. The green light on the cable will flash for five seconds.