Philips SRRFMPBV1 User Manual

Instructions for Use
Avalon Fetal Monitor
FM20/30, FM40/50, Avalon CL
Release L.3 with Software Revision L.3x.xx
Patient Monitoring
1Table of Contents
1 Introduction 9
2 What's New 21
What's New in Release L.3 21 What's New in Release J.3 23
3 Basic Operation 27
Supported Measurements 28 Avalon FM20 and FM30 29 Avalon FM40 and FM50 30 Getting to Know Your Avalon FM20/FM30 31 Getting to Know Your Avalon FM40/FM50 34 Connecting the Monitor to AC Mains 36 Wired Transducers 36 Operating and Navigating 38 Operating Modes 44 Automatic Screen Layouts 45 Settings 45 Preparing to Monitor 48 After Monitoring 70 Switching the Monitor to the Standby Screen 71 Disconnecting from Power 71 Power On/Power Off Behavior 71 Monitoring After a Power Failure 72 Troubleshooting 72
4 Cableless Monitoring 73
Avalon CL Transducer System 73 Basics of Cableless Systems 74 Twins and Triplets Support 75 Configuration of Cableless Systems 75 Getting to Know Your Avalon CL 76 Cableless Transducers 84 CL Pods 89 Calling Patients 93 Telemetry 94 Preparing to Monitor Cablelessly 100
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Battery Lifetime Management 106 Patient Transport Within the Hospital 107 Underwater Monitoring 108
5 FM20/30 Battery Option 109
External Power Supply M8023A 109 Using Batteries 110 Optimizing Battery Performance 113 Storing the Battery 115 Cableless Monitoring with FM20/30 Battery Option 116 Patient Transport Within the Hospital 116
6 Alarms 117
Alarm Mode 118 Nurse Call Systems 118 Visual Alarm Indicators 119 Audible Alarm Indicators 119 Acknowledging Alarms 121 Acknowledging Disconnect INOPs 121 Alarm Reminder 122 Pausing or Switching Off Alarms 122 Alarm Limits 124 Reviewing Alarms 126 Latching Alarms 126 Testing Alarms 128 Alarm Behavior at Power On 128
7 Patient Alarms and INOPs 129
Alarm Messages 129 Technical Alarm Messages (INOPs) 132
8 Admitting and Discharging 147
Admit/Discharge on the Monitor 147 New Patient Check 149 OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal 149
9 Non-S tress Test Timer 151
Setting NST Autostart/Autostop 151 Viewing the NST Timer 151 Timer Expiry Notification 151 Accessing the NST Setup Pop-up Keys 152
10 Non-S tress Test Report 153
Setting Up an NST Report 153 NST Report Status Window 154 NST Criteria 157
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11 Cross-Channel Verification (CCV) 159
Misidentification of Heart Rates 159 Cross-Channel Verification Functionality 160 Overview of Cross-Channel Comparisons 161 Coincidence Examples 162 Recommended Actions for Coincidence INOP 164
12 Monitoring FHR and FMP Using Ultrasound 165
Technical Description 165 Limitations of the Technology 166 Misidentification of Maternal HR as FHR 166 What You Need 166 Cableless Monitoring - Important Considerations 167 Preparing to Monitor 168 Selecting Fetal Heart Sound 169 Changing the Fetal Heart Sound Volume 170 Fetal Movement Profile 170 Troubleshooting 172 Additional Information 173
13 Monitoring Twin FHRs 183
Important Considerations 183 Monitoring Twins Externally 184 Monitoring Twins Internally 185 Separating FHR Traces 185 Troubleshooting 189
14 Monitoring Triple FHRs 191
Important Considerations 191 Monitoring Triplets 192 Separating FHR Traces 192 "Standard" Separation Order 193 "Classic" Separation Order 194 Switching Trace Separation On and Off 195 When Trace Separation is On 195 When Trace Separation is Off 195 Troubleshooting 196
15 Fetal Heart Rate Alarms 197
Changing Alarm Settings 197 Changing Signal Loss Delay 198
16 Monitoring FHR Using DECG 199
Misidentification of Maternal HR as FHR 199 What You Need 200 Making Connections 202
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Monitoring DECG 202 Suppressing Artifacts 204 Troubleshooting 205 Testing DECG Mode 205
17 Monitoring Uterine Activity Externally 207
What You Need 207 External Toco Monitoring 208 Toco Sensitivity 208 Troubleshooting 208
18 Monitoring Uterine Activity Internally 211
What You Need 211 Internal (IUP) Monitoring 213 Troubleshooting 214
19 Monitoring aFHR, aHR, and aToco 215
Fetal Heart Rate aFHR 215 Uterine Activity aToco 216 What You Need 217 At the Monitor 217 Troubleshooting 218
20 Monitoring Maternal Heart / Pulse Rate 221
Priority for Maternal Heart / Pulse Rate 221 Misidentification of Maternal HR for FHR 222 Maternal HR from MECG Electrodes 222 Monitoring MECG Wave 225 Pulse Rate from Toco MP 227 Pulse Rate from SpO2 228 Adjusting the Heart Rate / Pulse Alarm Limits 228 Average Pulse Rate from Noninvasive Blood Pressure 228 Testing MECG Mode 229
21 Printing the ECG Waveform 231 22 Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure 235
Introducing the Oscillometric Noninvasive Blood Pressure Measurement 235 Preparing to Measure Noninvasive Blood Pressure 237 Starting and Stopping Measurements 239 Enabling Automatic Mode and Setting Repetition Time 239 Enabling Sequence Mode and Setting Up the Sequence 240 Choosing the Alarm Source 240 Assisting Venous Puncture 241 Calibrating NBP 241 Troubleshooting 242
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23 Monitoring SpO2 243
Selecting an SpO2 Sensor 243 Applying the Sensor 243 Connecting SpO2 Cables 244 Measuring SpO2 244 SpO2 Signal Quality Indicator (FAST SpO2 only) 245 Assessing a Suspicious SpO2 Reading 246 Understanding SpO2 Alarms 246 Setting Up Tone Modulation 247 Setting the QRS Volume 247
24 Monitoring Maternal Temperature 249
Measuring Tympanic Temperature 249 Entering Temperature Manually 254
25 Paper Save Mode for Maternal Measurements 255 26 Recovering Data 257
Recovering Traces on Paper 257 Recovering Traces on an OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal System 258 Manually Recording Stored Data 258
27 Care and Cleaning 261
General Points 261 Cleaning and Disinfecting 262 Cleaning and Disinfecting Monitoring Accessories 263 Cleaning and Disinfecting the Tympanic Temperature Accessories 264 Cleaning and Disinfecting CL Transducers and CL Pods 264 Sterilizing 265
28 Maintenance 267
Inspecting the Equipment and Accessories 267 Inspecting the Cables and Cords 268 Maintenance Task and Test Schedule 268 Recorder Maintenance 269 Cleaning the Print Head 273 Returning Equipment for Repair 273 Disposing of the Monitor 274
29 Accessories and Supplies 275
Information on Latex 275 Avalon CL Base Station 275 Transducers 276 Fetal Accessories 276 Noninvasive Blood Pressure Accessories 278 SpO2 Accessories 280
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Tympanic Temperature Accessories 285 Recorder Paper 285 Batteries 285
30 Specifications and Standards Compliance 287
Environmental Specifications 287 Physical Specifications 289 Interface Specifications 293 Performance Specifications 295 Recorder Specifications 308 External Displays: FM40/FM50 Only 310 Manufacturer's Information 310 Trademark Acknowledgment 310 Regulatory and Standards Compliance 311 Environment 321 Monitoring After a Loss of Power 321 ESU, MRI, and Defibrillation 321 Cardiac Pacemakers and Electrical Stimulators 322 Fast Transients/Bursts 322 Symbols on the System 322
31 Default Settings Appendix 327
Alarm and Measurement Default Settings 327 Recorder Default Settings 330
Index 333
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1Introduction
Who this Book is For
This book is for trained healthcare professionals using the Avalon FM20, FM30, FM40, and FM50 fetal/maternal monitors, and the Avalon CL Transducer System. It describes how to set up and use the monitor and transducers. Familiarize yourself with all instructions including warnings and cautions before starting to monitor patients. Read and keep the Instructions for Use that come with any accessories, as these contain important information about application, care, and cleaning that is not repeated in this book.
If you have received this Instruction for Use because your fetal monitor has been upgraded to a newer software version L.3, be aware that the standards compliance information contained in the Instructions for Use for L.3 does not apply to your fetal monitor. Refer to your original Instructions for Use for standards compliance information.
You should be:
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Trained in the use of fetal heart rate (FHR) monitors.
Trained in the interpretation of FHR traces.
Familiar with using medical devices and with standard fetal monitoring procedures. For information on how to configure and service the monitor, see the Configuration Guide and the
Service Guides, or contact your authorized service provider. Your monitor may not have all of the features and options described in this guide. The exact
appearance of the monitor may differ slightly from that shown in the illustrations. This guide may contain descriptions of functionality and features that are not implemented in the
equipment currently shipped to Japan and/or of products that are not currently sold in Japan due to limitations and restrictions under the applicable local laws and regulations in Japan. Please contact your local sales representative and/or Philips Customer Support for details.
In this guide:
•A warning alerts you to a potential serious outcome, adverse event, or safety hazard. Failure to observe a warning may result in death or serious injury to the user or patient.
•A caution alerts you to where special care is necessary for the safe and effective use of the product. Failure to observe a caution may result in:
minor or moderate personal injury, – damage to the product or other property, – possibly in a remote risk of more serious injury.
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Monitor refers to the entire fetal/maternal monitor. Display refers to the physical display unit. Screen refers to everything you see on the monitor's display, such as measurements, alarms,
patient data, and so forth.
FM30 Whenever a monitor’s identifier appears to the left of a heading or paragraph, it means that the
information applies to that monitor only. Where the information applies to all models, no distinction is made.
Avalon CL
Avalon CTS
Whenever one of these identifiers appear to the left of a heading or paragraph, it means that the information applies to that cableless transducer system. Where the information applies to both systems, no distinction is made.
For installation instructions and technical description, see the corresponding Service Guide of the fetal monitors.
Confirm Fetal Life Before Using the Monitor
Fetal monitoring technology available today is not always able to differentiate a fetal heart rate (FHR) signal source from a maternal heart rate (MHR) source in all situations. Therefore, you should confirm fetal life by independent means before starting to use the fetal monitor, for example, by palpation of fetal movement or auscultation of fetal heart sounds using a fetoscope, stethoscope, or Pinard stethoscope. If you cannot hear the fetal heart sounds, and you cannot confirm fetal movement by palpation, confirm fetal life using obstetric ultrasonography. Continue to confirm that the fetus is the signal source for the FHR during monitoring.
Be aware that:
a maternal HR trace can exhibit features that are very similar to those of an FHR trace, even including accelerations and decelerations. Do not rely solely on trace pattern features to identify a fetal source.
Fetal Movement Profile (FMP) annotations on a fetal trace alone may not always indicate that the fetus is alive. The body of a deceased fetus can move and cause the monitor to annotate fetal body movements.
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Here are some examples where the maternal HR can be misidentified as the FHR.
When using an ultrasound transducer:
It is possible to pick up maternal signal sources, such as the aorta or other large vessels.
Misidentification may occur when the maternal HR is higher than normal (especially when it is over 100 bpm).
When using a fetal scalp electrode:
Electrical impulses from the maternal heart can sometimes be transmitted to the fetal monitor through a recently deceased fetus via the spiral scalp electrode cable, appearing to be a fetal signal source.
The recorded maternal HR (and any artifact) can be misinterpreted as an FHR (especially when it is over 100 bpm).
When Fetal Movement Profile (FMP) is enabled:
FMP annotations in the absence of fetal life may be a result of:
Movement of the deceased fetus during or following maternal movement.
Movement of the deceased fetus during or following manual palpation of fetal movement (especially if the pressure applied is too forceful).
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Movement of the ultrasound transducer.
The ultrasound transducer detecting a maternal movement source, such as the mother coughing.
See also “Monitoring FHR and FMP Using Ultrasound” on page 165 and “Monitoring FHR Using
DECG” on page 199.
To reduce the possibility of mistaking the maternal HR for an FHR, it is recommended that you monitor both maternal and fetal heart rates. The monitor's cross-channel verification (CCV) feature can help by automatically detecting when a maternal HR coincides with an FHR. For further details, see “Cross-Channel Verification (CCV)” on page 159.
Introducing the Avalon Family of Fetal Monitors
The Avalon family of fetal monitors consists of the Avalon FM20, FM30, FM40, and FM50. While the FM20/FM30 and the FM40/FM50 have different form factors, the method of operation is very similar for all monitors. The Avalon fetal monitors also share transducers, accessories, software, and are compatible with the Avalon CL, and Avalon CTS Fetal Transducer Systems.
Intended Use
The Philips Avalon FM20 (M2702A), FM30 (M2703A), FM40 (M2704A), and FM50 (M2705A) fetal/ maternal monitors are intended for:
noninvasive monitoring of fetal heart rates and movements.
noninvasive monitoring of maternal heart rates, maternal pulse rates, uterine activity, maternal noninvasive blood pressure, maternal oxygen saturation, and maternal temperature.
invasive monitoring of direct fetal heart rate, intrauterine pressure, and for displaying and recording of fetal and maternal electrocardiogram (ECG) (FM30 and FM50 only).
displaying, storing, and recording patient data and parameter values, and for generating alarms from fetal and maternal parameters.
transmitting patient data and parameter values to a patient information and surveillance system.
use by trained health care professionals.
use in antepartum testing areas, in labor and delivery rooms, and during postpartum recovery in the hospital environment. They are not intended for use in intensive care units or operating rooms.
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monitoring in a bath or shower (Avalon CL cableless transducers Toco ECG/IUP only).
transport situations in healthcare facilities, for healthcare facilities outside hospitals, such as doctors’ offices, and for use in private households (FM20 and FM30 only).
MP, Ultrasound, and
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WARNING
The fetal/maternal monitors are not intended for:
use during defibrillation, electro-surgery, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Electrocardiography (ECG) measurements on patients connected to electrical stimulator or with cardiac pacemakers.
use of the invasive measurements IUP and fetal DECG, use of the patient module (M2738A) and use of the Avalon CL system in domestic establishments, and those connected directly to the public low-voltage supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
measuring the maternal temperature using the tympanic thermometer (866149) in private households.
WARNING
No modification of the fetal monitors, transducers, and the Avalon CL base station is allowed.
CAUTION
U.S. federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
All users must read the Instructions for Use before working with the fetal monitor. Disregarding the contents of the Instructions for Use is considered abnormal use.
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Indications for Use
Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM20
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature of pregnant women, and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities.
Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM30
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, and pulse rate, and temperature of pregnant women, and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms, in antepartum testing areas, in private households and during transports in healthcare facilities.
Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM40
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, and pulse rate, and temperature of pregnant women, and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms and in antepartum testing areas.
Avalon Fetal/Maternal Monitor FM50
Indicated for use by trained health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters uterine activity, heart rate, electrocardiography (ECG), oxygen saturation, noninvasive blood pressure, and pulse rate, and temperature of pregnant women, and the fetal heart rates of single fetuses, twins, and triplets in labor and delivery rooms and in antepartum testing areas.
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Safety Information
In this guide:
A warning alerts you to a potential serious outcome, adverse event or safety hazard. Failure to observe a warning may result in death or serious injury to the user or patient.
A caution alerts you to where special care is necessary for the safe and effective use of the product. Failure to observe a caution may result in minor or moderate personal injury or damage to the product or other property, and possibly in a remote risk of more serious injury.
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No Host Monitoring
No Host Monitoring
cl NBP Disconnect
cl
SpO Disconnect
Electrical Hazards
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard: Do not open the monitor housing. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Always use the supplied power cord with the earthed mains plug to connect to an earthed AC mains socket. Never adapt the mains plug from the fetal monitor to fit an unearthed AC mains socket.
Do not use AC mains extension cords or multiple portable socket-outlets.
FM20/FM30 only: The protective earth conductor is required for EMC purposes. It has no protective function against electric shock. Double and/or reinforced insulation protects this device against electric shock.
Do not connect any devices that are not supported as part of a system.
Any non-medical device placed and operated in the patient’s vicinity must be powered with an approved isolation transformer that ensures mechanical fixing of the power cords, and covering of any unused power outlets.
The fetal/maternal monitor is NOT intended for use during defibrillation, electro-surgery, or MRI. Remove all transducers, sensors, and accessories before performing electro-surgery, defibrillation, or MRI, otherwise harm to the patient or the user can result.
Do not touch the charging contacts for the cableless transducers at the Avalon CL base station while you are touching the patient.
Leakage currents: If several items of equipment used to monitor a patient are interconnected, the resulting leakage current may exceed allowable limits.
Radio Frequency Interference
WARNING
Short range radio connections are subject to interruption due to interference from other radio sources in the vicinity, including microwaves, bluetooth devices, WLAN devices (802.11b,g,n), and cordless phones. Depending on the strength and duration of the interference, the interruption may occur for an extended period. A loss of connection, due to moving out-of-range, interference, or for other reasons, is indicated with a on the IntelliVue CL NBP or CL SpO
INOP at the fetal monitor. Correct channel configuration is important, refer to
the Service Guides and the Configuration Guide for details.
To avoid magnetic interference affecting the mode of the pacemaker, ensure that the Avalon CL base station does not come into close contact with implanted pacemakers.
This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio-frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with its accompanying documentation, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the users must take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
Do not use cordless/mobile phones or any other portable RF communication system within the patient vicinity, or within a 1.0 m radius of any part of the fetal monitoring system.
Pods, or a
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INOP (here the host is the fetal monitor)
, or
, or
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For paced patients: The radiated SRR power of the CL SpO2, CL NBP Pods, CL F&M Pod, and the CL Wide Range Pod, and other sources of radio-frequency energy, when used in very close
proximity of a pacemaker, might be sufficient to interfere with pacemaker performance. Due to shielding effects of the body, internal pacemakers are somewhat less vulnerable than external pacemakers. However, caution should be exercised when monitoring paced patients.
In order to minimize the possibility of interference, avoid positioning and wearing the Cableless Measurement Devices in very close proximity to a pacemaker. Consult the pacemaker manufacturer for information on the RF susceptibility of their products.
Use Environment
WARNING
Explosion Hazard:
Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, such as a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, nitrous oxide, or in oxygen rich environment. Use of the devices in such an environment may present an explosion hazard.
Use only Philips batteries part number M4605A with the FM20 or FM30 with battery option. Use of a different battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Environmental Specifications:
The performance specifications for the monitors, measurements, and accessories apply only for use within the temperature, humidity, and altitude ranges specified in “Environmental
Specifications” on page 287.
Liquid Ingress:
Do not operate the monitor if it is wet. If you spill liquid on the monitor, contact your service personnel, or Philips service engineer.
Never immerse the fetal monitor or the CL base station in liquid. You must protect them against water sprays or splashes. Place the fetal monitor and the CL base station where there is no chance of contact with, or falling into water or other liquids.
Do not perform underwater monitoring (for example, in a bath or shower) using wired transducers.
The CL Fetal & Maternal Pod is not intended for underwater monitoring. The contacts between the CL Fetal & Maternal Pod and the electrode patch have to be kept dry at all times. The CL Fetal & Maternal Pod mounted on the electrode patch, can be worn underneath a shower, as long as the CL Fetal & Maternal Pod stays mounted. Radio transmissions in the shower may be compromised.
Heat Exposure:
Do not dry equipment using heating devices such as heaters, ovens (including microwave ovens), hair dryers, and heating lamps.
Do not put equipment or accessories in autoclave (for sterilization).
Positioning Equipment:
The device should not be used adjacent to, or stacked with, other equipment unless otherwise specified.
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INOP only
Alarms
Accessories
Prohibited Environments:
The monitors and their transducers, Pods, and accessories are not intended for use in an MRI environment or in an oxygen-enriched environment (for example, hyperbaric chambers).
WARNING
Do not rely exclusively on the audible alarm system for fetal monitoring. Adjustment of alarm volume to a low level or off during monitoring may result in a dangerous situation. Remember that the most reliable method of fetal monitoring combines close personal surveillance with correct operation of monitoring equipment.
Alarm systems of the monitor and those of the connected obstetrical information and surveillance system are independent and not synchronized.
•In
mode, no fetal/maternal patient alarms are enabled or indicated.
WARNING
Philips' approval: Use only Philips-approved accessories. Using non-Philips-approved accessories may compromise device functionality and system performance, and cause a potential hazard.
Reuse: Never reuse disposable transducers, sensors, accessories, and so forth, that are intended for single use, or single patient use only. Reuse may compromise device functionality and system performance, and cause a potential hazard.
Electromagnetic compatibility: The use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified may result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of the device.
Damage: Do not use a damaged sensor or one with exposed electrical contacts. Cables and tubing: When connecting devices for acquiring measurements, always position cables and
NBP tubing carefully to avoid entanglement or potential strangulation.
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Security Information
Erase All
Stored Data Recording
Protecting Personal Information
Protecting personal health information is a primary component of a security strategy. Each facility using the monitors must provide the protective means necessary to safeguard personal information consistent with country laws and regulations, and consistent with the facility’s policies for managing this information. Protection can only be realized if you implement a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy (including policies, processes, and technologies) to protect information and systems from external and internal threats.
As per its intended use, the patient monitor operates in the patient vicinity and contains personal and sensitive patient data. This also includes the trace print-outs at the monitor.
The monitor also includes controls to allow you to adapt the monitor to the patient's care model. To ensure the patient's safety and protect their personal health information, you need a security
concept that includes:
Physical security access measures - access to the monitor must be limited to authorized users. It is essential that you consider physical security measures to ensure that unauthorized users cannot gain access.
Operational security measures - for example, ensuring that patients are discharged after monitoring in order to remove their data from the monitor.
Procedural security measures - for example, assigning only staff with a specific role the right to use the monitors.
In addition, any security concept must consider the requirements of local country laws and regulations.
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Always consider data security aspects of the network topology and configuration when connecting patient monitors to shared networks. Your medical facility is responsible for the security of the network, where sensitive patient data from the monitor may be transferred.
When a monitor is returned for repair, disposed of, or removed from your medical facility for other reasons, always ensure that all patient data is removed from the monitor by ending monitoring for the last patient (see “Discharging a Patient” on page 148). Also select menu, to erase all stored data.
NOTE
Log files generated by the monitors and measurement modules are used for system troubleshooting and do not contain protected health data.
About HIPAA Rules
If applicable, your facility’s security strategy should include the standards set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), introduced by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. You should consider both the security and the privacy rules and the HITECH Act when designing policies and procedures. For more information, please visit: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/
in the
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About the EU Directives
If applicable, your facility’s security strategy should include the practices set forth in the Directive on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995). In addition, your facility should also take into account any additional, more stringent standards put forward by any individual EU countries; that is, Germany, France, and so on.
Philips Product Security Policy Statement
Additional security and privacy information can be found on the Philips product security web site at: http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/support/equipment-performance/product-security/ index.wpd
Manufacturer Disclosure Statement for Medical Device Security – MDS2
You can view the Manufacturer Disclosure Statements for Medical Device Security (MDS2) for specific devices at: http://www.healthcare.philips.com/main/support/equipment-performance/product-security/ index.wpd
Overview of System Components
The Avalon CL system consists of the Avalon CL base station, the Avalon CL transducers, the Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod, the CL Wide Range Pod, and the IntelliVue CL Pods.
The IntelliVue CL Pods are only used for maternal measurements within the Avalon CL solution. The following table provides an overview of all the devices.
Avalon FM20/FM30 and FM40/ FM50 Wired Transducers
FM20/FM30
M2702A and M2703A
FM40/FM50
M2704A and M2705A
Avalon CL Base Station Avalon CL Transducers
Avalon CL Base Station
866074
CL Pods
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Avalon FM20/FM30 and FM40/ FM50 Wired Transducers
US transducer (wired)
M2736A
Toco/ Toco MP transducer (wired)
Avalon CL Base Station Avalon CL Transducers
Avalon CL US Transducer (cableless)
866076
Avalon CL Toco+ MP Transducer (cableless)
CL Pods
Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod
866488
Avalon CL Wide Range Pod
M2734A and M2734B
866487
866075
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Avalon FM20/FM30 and FM40/ FM50 Wired Transducers
Toco+ transducer with ECG/IUP capability (wired)
M2735A
Patient Module for ECG/IUP
M2738A
Avalon CL Base Station Avalon CL Transducers
Avalon CL ECG/IUP Transducer (cableless)
866077
CL Pods
IntelliVue CL NBP Pod (cableless)
865216
IntelliVue CL SpO2 Pod (cableless)
865215
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2What's New
aFHR
aHR
aToco
cl F&M Electrode Status
cl F&M Status
This section lists the most important new features and improvements to the fetal monitors and their user interface introduced with Release L.3.
You may not have all of these features, depending on the fetal monitor configuration purchased.
What's New in Release L.3
Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod
The Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod is an extension of the Avalon CL solution. The Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod is used together with a single use patch with five abdominal electrodes. Prior to use, the Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod is charged and assigned at the Avalon CL base station. The Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod is used with singleton pregnancies. This solution provides especially benefits to patients with high body mass index (BMI), although it can be used for all patients.
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The Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod includes the following features:
The Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod measures fetal heart rate ( and uterine activity (
•The contact status, when the CL Fetal & Maternal Pod is placed on the electrode patch, and the patch, and the electrodes are applied to the patient's abdominal skin. The window can be opened by selecting the new SmartKey setup menu.
The Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod and the CL Wide Range Pod are assigned at the CL base station in the same easy way as the IntelliVue CL Pods.
The functions Finder LED and Call Patient work also with the Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod.
See “Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Pod” on page 21, “CL Fetal & Maternal Electrode Patch” on
page 91, “Applying the CL Fetal & Maternal Patch and Pod” on page 100, and “CL Pod Assignment” on page 99.
) from electrical signals.
window at the monitor gives an overview of the current electrode
, or selecting the corresponding function in the main
), maternal heart rate (
),
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Enter Note
Type a note
Avalon CL Wide Range Pod
The Avalon CL Wide Range Pod is an extension of the Avalon CL solution. The Avalon CL Wide Range Pod extends the signal range of the cableless measurements. It transmits the cableless measurement signals via the hospital WLAN/WiFi to the fetal monitors. Wearing the CL Wide Range Pod, the patient can walk freely within the hospital's WLAN/WiFi range during monitoring. Prior to use, the Avalon CL Wide Range Pod is charged and assigned at the Avalon CL base station.
A new WLAN symbol is printed on the trace to indicate the use of an assigned and active Avalon CL Wide Range Pod.
During monitoring with an active Avalon CL Wide Range Pod, the sound from the fetal heart rate is replaced by an artificial QRS sound (when the patient is monitored with a CL US transducer or CL F&M Pod).
See “CL Wide Range Pod” on page 91.
Dawes/Redman
Dawes/Redman is a method of fetal monitoring trace interpretation for helping to assess fetal well-being. The algorithm based on the Dawes/Redman criteria uses the parameters fetal heart rate, gestational age, fetal movement, accelerations and decelerations, and long, and short term variability to generate a report.
Not available in the USA and territories relying on FDA market clearance.
Support of XDS Remote Display
The fetal monitor software supports the IntelliVue XDS “Remote Display” functionality only in combination with IntelliSpace Perinatal revision K or higher. From the user interface of the IntelliSpace Perinatal system, you can access all screen-operable functions of the currently connected fetal monitor. These functions include for example, starting and stopping physiological measurements, changing measurement modes, changing alarm limits, and silencing alarms.
New Alarm Behavior of CL Battery Empty INOP
The CL <xxx> Battery Empty INOP issued by the CL devices and the fetal monitor has a new alarm behavior:
At the fetal monitor, it is issued now with a cyan INOP alarm and tone.
At CL devices (CL transducers and CL Pods), it is issued now with a tone.
See “Patient Alarms and INOPs” on page 129.
Using CL Pods with FM20/30 #E25
The CL Pods can now also be used with a battery operated FM20 or FM30 (option #E25). The CL Pods can be assigned and activated. The CL F&M Pod can also be charged.
See “Using Batteries” on page 110.
Entering Notes - Type a Note
In the menu pre-configured notes. To enter a note, select the new menu item keypad opens. The typed note can be up to 30 characters long.
See “Typing Notes” on page 70.
, it is now possible to enter a note manually, instead of selecting one of the
. A window with a touch
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What's New in Release J.3
Avalon CL Transducer System
The Avalon CL Transducer System provides cableless monitoring with the Avalon FM20/FM30 and FM40/FM50 with the same functionality and performance as the wired measurement devices (e.g. twin and triplets monitoring). The Avalon CL Transducer System has a straight-forward handling and operating concept. The CL transducers are assigned by simply docking them at the CL base station, no further configuration is necessary.
The Avalon CL Transducer System includes the following features:
Cableless monitoring of twins and triplets (see “Monitoring Twin FHRs” on page 183 and
“Monitoring Triple FHRs” on page 191)
Cableless maternal measurement Pods CL SpO
page 92)
Maternal pulse from a CL Toco
Pulse Rate” on page 221)
A cableless ECG/IUP transducer measuring IUP or fetal/maternal ECG (see “Monitoring
MECG Wave” on page 225 and “Monitoring FHR Using DECG” on page 199)
Watertight cableless transducers that can be used to monitor in water (see “Underwater
Monitoring” on page 108)
+
MP (Smart Pulse) transducer (see “Monitoring Maternal Heart /
2 What's New
and CL NBP (see “IntelliVue CL Pods” on
2
Patient call that pages an ambulating mother with an audible signal emitted by the worn CL transducers (see “Calling Patients” on page 93)
Out-of-range audible signal emitted by the worn CL transducers to inform an ambulating mother that she has reached the limit of the active signal area-of-reach (see “Standard Radio Range of CL
Transducers” on page 87)
A transducer finder LED on all CL transducers to help identify the assigned transducer (see
“Cableless Transducer LED Indication” on page 86)
Support For Use of Maternal Cableless Measurement Devices
The IntelliVue CL measurement Pods are patient-worn, battery-powered measurement devices for
and NBP. The devices provide measurement values on the built-in display and communicate
SpO
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them to the fetal monitor using the wireless short range radio (SRR) interface of the Avalon CL base station (see “IntelliVue CL Pods” on page 92).
Maternal Temperature Measurement
To measure maternal temperature, the new optional tympanic thermometer (866149) is available for the Avalon fetal monitors (“Monitoring Maternal Temperature” on page 249). The measurement data is:
documented and printed out at the local recorder, and transmitted to the obstetrical information and surveillance system.
displayed as a numeric on the screen.
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2 What's New
Record on Trace
Send to OB Sys
Start ECG
Record ECG
Call Patient
Tele Info
Tele Info
Tele Info
Enter Temp
NBP Modes
QuickAdmit
Coincidence
Coincidence
Manually Entered Maternal Temperature Measurements
Manually measured temperatures can be entered at the fetal monitor. They are displayed as a numeric on screen, and are printed out on the recorder trace (“Monitoring Maternal Temperature” on
page 249).
SpO2 Recordings and Transmissions
SpO2 annotation on local recorder
You can now configure the interval for printing the SpO the new configuration setting
transmission to an obstetrical information and surveillance system
SpO
2
You can now configure the interval for transmitting the SpO information and surveillance system. With the new configuration setting
interval to 1 or 5 minutes.
New Design for the User Interface
The user interface for the fetal monitors has been redesigned to bring the presented information into the foreground, letting the structural elements such as keys and frames retreat into the background. Additionally special regard was given to making the "look and feel" similar to that of standard software products (see “Operating and Navigating” on page 38).
New SmartKeys
•The
With the transducers.
With the the connected Avalon CL base station.
With the manually measured maternal temperature values.
With the start and stop a measurement.
With the
All new SmartKeys are optional, and have to be configured in Configuration Mode for use (see
“SmartKeys” on page 42).
SmartKey and menu item is renamed to
SmartKey, you can now page patients who are ambulating wearing Avalon CL
SmartKey, you can call up the
window, you can control and view the status of the cableless transducers from the
SmartKey, a pop-up window opens showing a numeric pad for entering
SmartKey, you can access the NBP Mode selection and setup, and can directly
SmartKey, you can quick admit a patient to the monitor.
numeric values on the recorder trace. With
2
, you can set the interval to 1 or 5 minutes.
numeric values to an obstetrical
2
, you can set the
.
window on the fetal monitor display. In
Coincidence INOP Tone
When the cross-channel verification detects that the signal of the maternal heart rate coincides with the fetal heart rate, the INOP tone has a configurable delay see “Cross-Channel Verification (CCV)” on page 159.
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INOP is now issued with a tone at the fetal monitor. The
Increased Internal Back-up Memory
ECG Leads Off, Cuff Overpress, Cuff NotDeflated, Battery Empty, No
Pulse
The internal back-up memory is now able to store traces and data from at least the last 3.5 hours with the software revision J.3, and minimum 7 hours with the new mainboard hardware revision A 00.18 (see “Manually Recording Stored Data” on page 258 and “Recovering Data” on page 257).
Dual System Interface Support
If the fetal monitor is connected via a LAN connection to OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal, the RS232 interface can be used independently to connect e.g. an EMR system on read-only basis. The system connected to the RS232 interface in this case cannot alter any data (such as ADT data, or the date and time setting), or interfere with functions of the monitor, but is able to read output data. The obstetrical information and surveillance system connected via LAN has priority.
USB Interface
An optional USB interface allows the use of bar code readers and input devices such as a keyboard, or mouse (see “Getting to Know Your Avalon FM20/FM30”/“Bottom” on page 32 and “Getting to
Know Your Avalon FM40/FM50”/“Rear” on page 33).
Flexible Nurse Call Interface
An optional Flexible Nurse Call interface allows the connection of a nurse call device to the fetal monitors (see “Getting to Know Your Avalon FM20/FM30”/“Bottom” on page 32 and “Getting to
Know Your Avalon FM40/FM50”/“Rear” on page 33).
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DHCP Support
The DHCP support offers an alternative to BOOTP. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables the fetal monitors to request an IP address (internet protocol address) from the connected network (OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal) automatically.
Data Export Support
You can now export measurement values from the monitor to other devices via the LAN interface, or with the optional MIB RS232 interface (see “Getting to Know Your Avalon FM20/FM30”/“Bottom”
on page 32 and “Getting to Know Your Avalon FM40/FM50”/“Rear” on page 33).
NBP Configurable Measurement Sequence
Up to four measurement cycles can be set up which will run consecutively. For each cycle, you can set the number of measurements and the interval between them. By setting the last cycle to run continuously, you can have regular measurements continue after the sequence has run (see “Enabling
Sequence Mode and Setting Up the Sequence” on page 240.
Alarms Enhancements
In addition to the standard cyan INOPs, some INOPs can now be configured as red or yellow INOPs to provide a severity indication (
) (see “Alarms” on page 117).
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Alarm Reminder
Alarm Reminder
Auto Free
Alarm Reminder
In Configuration Mode, you can set now an reminder of alarm conditions that remain active after the alarm is acknowledged. This reminder may take the form of a repetition of the alarm tone for a limited time, or an unlimited repetition of the alarm tone (this is the same as a new alarm). The interval between silencing the alarm and sounding the reminder tone can be set to one, two, or three minutes (see “Alarm Reminder” on page 122).
Auto Free
In Configuration Mode, you can now set an when the fetal monitor has been powered off, or is in standby mode for a set time. Only the demographic patient data is deleted, the trace data is not affected.
setting which discharges a patient automatically
. The
emits an audible
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This chapter gives you an overview of the monitor and its functions. It tells you how to perform tasks that are common to all measurements (such as entering data, switching on a measurement, changing some monitor settings, and setting up the recorder). The alarms section gives an overview of alarms. The remaining sections tell you how to perform individual measurements, and how to care for and maintain the equipment.
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Supported Measurements
Different measurements for the same physiological parameter may have a different appearance on the trace, due to: variability (HR), averaging, delay, amplitude, or artifacts. Before interpreting the trace, regard the fetal monitor setup and transducers used.
The following Fetal measurements are supported:
Measurements FM20 FM30 FM40 FM50
Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) via US (including Twins)
Triple FHR via US
dFHR via Direct ECG (DECG)
aFHR via CL F&M Pod
To co
aToco via CL F&M Pod
Intrauterine Pressure (IUP)
The following Maternal measurements are supported:
Measurements FM20 FM30 FM40 FM50
Maternal Heart Rate (MHR) via Maternal ECG Electrodes
Maternal ECG (MECG wave)
aHR via CL F&M Pod
Maternal Pulse from Toco
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Optional Optional Optional Optional
- Standard - Standard
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Optional Optional Optional Optional
- Standard - Standard
Standard Standard Standard Standard
- Standard - Standard
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Noninvasive Blood Pressure with Pulse Rate
Pulse Oximetry (Maternal SpO
) with Pulse Rate
2
Maternal Temperature
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Optional Optional Optional Optional
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Optional Optional Optional Optional
Avalon FM20 and FM30
This section outlines the capabilities of your monitor.
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Avalon FM20
The Avalon FM20 fetal/maternal monitor provides a solution for external fetal monitoring applications, and optional noninvasive maternal vital signs.
You can monitor fetal heart rates (FHRs) externally using ultrasound, uterine activity and maternal pulse using an external Toco transducer, and the maternal heart rate (MHR) with maternal ECG electrodes, and optionally, noninvasive blood pressure and maternal oxygen saturation (SpO
Measurements are displayed on a 6.5 inch color display as numerics. The display is a touchscreen, and you operate the monitor using this touchscreen interface. The integrated recorder documents fetal and maternal measurements as well as the user-defined annotations.
You can connect the monitor to an OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal system via the RS232 connection, or over a LAN connection (with OB TraceVue Revision E.00.00 and later, or IntelliSpace Perinatal Revision H.0 and later).
Avalon FM30
The Avalon FM30 fetal/maternal monitor offers a solution for both external and internal fetal monitoring applications, and optional noninvasive maternal vital signs.
The Avalon FM30 shares all the features and capabilities of the Avalon FM20. In addition, you can monitor one FHR internally with a direct fetal electrocardiogram (DECG), uterine activity internally
using an intrauterine pressure (IUP) catheter together with a Toco The Avalon FM30 carries the IP label, indicating that it is capable of intrapartum monitoring.
2
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transducer or patient module.
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FM20/30 with
Battery
Option #E25
The battery option for the FM20/30 provides support for the in-transport monitoring of all measurements when disconnected from a power supply. Existing data storage is automatically uploaded to OB TraceVue or IntelliSpace Perinatal after reconnecting it to the system. Trace printing
Only
during transport is also possible.
Avalon FM40 and FM50
This section outlines the capabilities of your monitor.
Avalon FM40
The Avalon FM40 fetal/maternal monitor provides a solution for external fetal monitoring applications, and noninvasive maternal vital signs.
You can monitor fetal heart rates (FHRs) externally using ultrasound, uterine activity using an external Toco transducer, and the maternal heart rate (MHR) via maternal ECG electrodes, and noninvasive blood pressure and maternal oxygen saturation (SpO
Measurements are displayed on a 6.5 inch color display as numerics. The display is a touchscreen, and you operate the monitor using this touchscreen interface. The integrated recorder documents fetal and maternal measurements as well as the user-defined annotations.
You can connect the monitor to an OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal system with the RS232 connection, or over a LAN connection (with OB TraceVue Revision E.00.00 and later, or IntelliSpace Perinatal Revision H.0 and later).
).
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Avalon FM50
The Avalon FM50 fetal/maternal monitor offers a solution for both external and internal fetal monitoring applications, and noninvasive maternal vital signs.
The Avalon FM50 shares all the features and capabilities of the Avalon FM40. In addition, you can monitor one FHR internally with a direct fetal electrocardiogram (DECG), and uterine activity
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internally using an intrauterine pressure (IUP) catheter together with a Toco module.
The Avalon FM50 carries the IP label, indicating that it is capable of intrapartum monitoring.
transducer or patient
Getting to Know Your Avalon FM20/FM30
Overview
1 Touchscreen display (tilt and fold)
3 Basic Operation
Right Side
2 Power LED 3 Paper drawer 4 Paper drawer release 5 Connectors
1 On/Off switch 2 Power connector
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with Battery
Option
Left Side
1 On/Standby button with power LED 2 MSL connector for external power
supply
Bottom
1 SpO
2 Noninvasive Blood Pressure
3 Fetal sensor sockets
Each of the fetal sensor sockets accepts any fetal transducer, one Avalon CL or one Avalon CTS Cableless Fetal Transducer System base station, or an event marker.
There are five optional interfaces available for the Avalon FM20/30 monitor:
LAN/RS232 system interface
Dual PS/2 interface
Dual MIB/RS232 interface
Flexible Nurse Call interface
USB ports interface
socket (optional)
2
socket (optional)
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You can use two of the five optional interfaces at the same time.
Optional Interfaces Description
Flexible nurse call interface card
Quad. USB ports
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1 LAN/RS232 system
interface
2 Dual PS/2 system
interface
Rear
Dual MIB/RS232
1 Display release 2 Carrying handle 3 Built-in stand
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Getting to Know Your Avalon FM40/FM50
Front
1 Touchscreen color display 2 Transparent paper guide with tear-off
edge
3 Paper eject button 4 Power LED 5 On/Standby button 6 Recorder paper table 7 Fetal sensor sockets 8 Noninvasive blood pressure socket
(optional)
9 SpO
socket (optional)
2
Connect any fetal sensor or patient module at the fetal sensor sockets, including an Avalon CL or an Avalon CTS via interface cable (with red connector).
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Rear
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1 Reserved for future use: protective
earth intended for use in system installations
2 Equipotential grounding point 3 Power cord connector 4 Loudspeaker 5 Slot 01 for optional LAN/RS232
system interface (for connection to an obstetrical information and surveillance system)
6 Slot 03 reserved for future use 7 Video output (VGA) 8 Telemetry interface 9 Slot 02 for optional interfaces: Either
dual PS/2 system interface (A) for mouse and keyboard connection) Or MIB interface (B) for external touchscreen connection, or the optional interfaces for the flexible nurse call or USB ports
Two Avalon CL base stations, or one Avalon CTS can be also connected to the Telemetry interface sockets using the interface cable (with black connector).
Additional Optional Interfaces
Optional Interfaces Description
Flexible nurse call interface card
Quad. USB ports
Dual MIB/RS232 interface
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Global Settings
Connecting the Monitor to AC Mains
WARNING
Always use the supplied power cord with the earthed mains plug to connect to an earthed AC mains socket. Never adapt the mains plug from the fetal monitor to fit an unearthed AC mains socket.
Check that the line frequency is correctly configured in the
FM20/FM30 only: The protective earth conductor is required for EMC purposes. It has no protective function against electric shock. Double and/or reinforced insulation protects this device against electric shock.
Do not use AC mains extension cords or multiple portable socket-outlets.
Always ensure that the monitor is positioned so that the AC mains plug is easily accessible, to allow disconnection of the monitor from the AC mains.
Wired Transducers
menu.
1 Transducer finder LED - lights up
on the transducer supporting to identify the measurement source
2 "MP" for M2734B "Toco MP"
transducers (additionally capable of providing the maternal pulse measurement)
3 Belt button
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Toco (M2734A) and Toco MP Transducer (M2734B)
Ultrasound Transducer (M2736A)
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1 Cable - connects to any of the
four fetal sensor sockets on the monitor
The M2736AA US transducer is identical to the M2736A US transducer, including all specifications
1 Connector - for connecting
ECG/IUP adapter cables (M2735A Toco
+
transducer only)
+
Transducer with ECG/IUP capability
Toco (M2735A)
Patient Module for ECG/IUP (M2738A)
1 Butterfly belt clip (shown fitted;
for use with belts without button holes)
2 Close-up of MECG adapter cable
connected to Toco
3 Close-up of active finder LED
1 Connector - for connecting ECG/
+
transducer
IUP adapter cables (same as for
+
transducer)
Toco
2 Cable - connects to any of the four
fetal sensor sockets on the monitor
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Operating and Navigating
Your monitor has a touchscreen. Everything you need to operate the monitor, except the on and off switch, is contained on its screen. Most screen elements are interactive. Screen elements include measurement numerics, screen keys, information fields, status indicators, alarms fields, and menus.
Operator Position
The typical operator's position is in front of the monitor.
FM40/50 If an optional external touch display is connected to the monitor, you can operate the monitor using
the external touch display.
1 Monitor
information line
2 Measurement area 3 Key area
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CAUTION
The screen contains sensitive personal data. For information how to protect personal information, see
“Protecting Personal Information” on page 17.
Screen Elements
Monitor Information Line
1 LAN connection status indicator only. RS232 system connection is not indicated. The
locomotive icon indicates if the fetal monitor is connected to OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal, via a LAN cable or not.
2 Patient identification 3 Date and time 4 Bed label (when connected to a Philips OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal system) 5 Fetal heart sound volume adjust/indicator 6 Alarm volume adjust/indicator 7 INOP and alarm status area - shows active alarm messages
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Measurement Area
1 Antenna symbol (indicates a cableless measurement from a connected Avalon CL or Avalon CTS
system)
2 Configurable alarm limits 3 NST test 4 Audio source symbol 5 Measurement numeric 6 Alarms off symbol 7 Fetal trace recorder - status indicator 8 Avalon CL or Avalon CTS system - status indicator 9 Battery status indicator 10 Status line - shows status and prompt messages 11 Signal quality indicator: good, acceptable, poor 12 Fetal heart rate measurement label 13 Measurement unit (configurable) 14 Coincidence symbol (see “Cross-Channel Verification (CCV)” on page 159) 15 NST timer, if configured (default is Off)
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Screen Details
Paper Save Mode
Paper Save Mode
CL
Main Screen
Silence
Icon Description
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The antenna symbol indicates a cableless measurement (Avalon CL or Avalon CTS).
Indicates a short range radio measurement (CL Pods).
Signal quality indicator:
1 Good 2 Acceptable 3 Poor
Fetal trace recorder - status indicator Fetal recorder is on Fetal recorder is off (when
is off)
Key Area
Fetal recorder is off (when
There is a user-solvable recorder error (paper out, paper jam, wrong paper scale set)
Fetal recorder is defective: call service
When an Avalon CL or Avalon CTS system is connected to the monitor, a
symbol is shown. It changes with the states of the connected cableless device see “Cableless Status Indication” on
page 95.
1 SmartKeys - these can vary according to your monitor's configuration
2
- closes all open menus and windows and returns to main screen
is on)
3 Scroll to display more SmartKeys
4
- acknowledges all active alarms by switching off audible alarm indicators
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Silence
Main Screen
FRStart/Stop
Start Rec
Stop Rec
Paper Advance
Set Marker
Enter Notes
Record ECG
Stored Rec
NST Report
Sound Vol. Up
Sound Vol. Down
Toco/IUP Bsl
Tele Info
Tele Info
Keys
The monitor has three different types of keys.
Permanent Keys
A permanent key is a graphical key that remains permanently on the screen, giving you fast access to functions.
Key Name Function
Acknowledges all active alarms by switching off audible alarm indicators.
Closes all open menus and windows and returns to the main screen.
SmartKeys
SmartKeys are configurable graphical keys, located at the bottom of the main screen. They give you fast access to functions. The selection of SmartKeys available on your monitor depends on your monitor configuration, and on the options purchased.
SmartKey Name Function
Turns the trace recorder on or off
Turns the trace recorder on
Turns the trace recorder off
Advances the paper automatically to the next fold
Marks an event
Enters notes
Starts printing the MECG, DECG, or both waves, when both are available
Prints trace data from the monitor's memory
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Initiates an NST trace interpretation and obtains a Non­stress test (NST) report
Increases the fetal heart rate volume
Decreases the fetal heart rate volume
Resets Toco baseline
Calls up the
window
Call Patient
cl F&M Status
cl F&M Electrode Status
Pause Alarms
Alarms Off
Defaults
Main Setup
Strt/Stp NBP
Start NBP
Stop NBP
Stop All NBP
Repeat NBP
NBP Modes
Enter Temp
Zero IUP
Timer
Standby
Patient Demogr.
QuickAdmit
Blank Key
SmartKey Name Function
Pages the patient. Only enabled if at least one CL transducer is currently active
Calls up the
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window
Enters main setup menu
Pauses alarm indicators. Pause duration depends on monitor configuration. If the pause duration is infinite, this key is labeled
Select again to immediately re-enable alarm indicators Loads User Default
Starts/stops manual noninvasive blood pressure measurement
Starts auto series Stops current automatic measurement within series Starts manual noninvasive blood pressure measurement Starts auto series Stops manual noninvasive blood pressure measurement Stops current automatic measurement within series Stops all noninvasive blood pressure measurements
Sets the time interval between two noninvasive blood pressure measurements
Access NBP mode selection and setup, with direct start/ stop function
Allows the manual input of the patient's temperature
Resets the display and trace to 0. If you do not zero the IUP measurement properly, the pressure trace may exceed the paper scaling.
Enters NST timer window
Switches to standby screen, suspends monitoring. All numerics and waves disappear from the display. All settings and patient data information are retained
Enters the patient identification menu to admit/discharge
Quick admits the patient for monitoring
Blank key, can be used as divider between a group of keys
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Confirm
Main Screen
Main Screen
Main Screen
Main Setup
Operating Modes
Pop-Up Keys
Pop-up keys are context-sensitive graphical keys that appear automatically on the monitor screen when required. For example, the
pop-up key appears when you need to confirm a change.
Using the Touchscreen
Select screen elements by pressing them directly on the monitor's screen.
Disabling Touchscreen Operation
1 To temporarily disable the touchscreen operation of the monitor, press and hold the
permanent key for about three seconds. A red padlock will blink on the key.
2 Press and hold the
touchscreen operation.
permanent key again for about three seconds to re-enable the
Operating Modes
When you switch on the monitor, it starts up in Monitoring Mode. To change to a different mode:
1 Select the 2 Select
Your monitor has four operating modes. Some are passcode protected.
Mode Description Password
menu.
and select a mode.
permanent
Protected
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Monitoring Mode The Monitoring Mode is the normal operating mode to
monitor patients. You can change elements such as alarm limits. When you discharge the patient, these elements return to their default values.
You cannot select or change grayed out items. These items are for your information only. To change these items, switch to the Configuration Mode.
Demo Mode The Demo Mode is used for demonstration and training
purposes. Do not change into Demo Mode during monitoring. When transducers are connected to the monitor and the recorder is on, a demo trace is recorded. But the demo trace is not transmitted when the fetal monitor is connected via RS232 to an information and surveillance system such as OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal.
no
yes
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Mode Description Password
Protected
Configuration Mode The Configuration Mode is for personnel trained in
configuration tasks. You can change and store the default values and patient profiles permanently in the Configuration Mode. These tasks are described in the Configuration Guide. During installation, the fetal monitor is configured for use in your environment. This configuration defines the default settings you work with when you switch on the fetal monitor.
Service Mode The Service Mode is for trained and authorized service
personnel only.
A field displayed at the fetal monitor screen indicates if the monitor is in Demonstration Mode, Configuration Mode, or Service Mode. To change to a different mode, select this field.
Automatic Screen Layouts
Your monitor's preconfigured screen layouts define how measurement information is arranged on the screen. The monitor automatically applies the correct screen layout for the measurements you are monitoring. No user action is required.
Connecting or disconnecting transducers, or activating or deactivating a cableless measurement, results in an automatic adjustment of the screen layout. When a measurement is off, its numerics are removed from the monitor's screen. The monitor stops acquiring data and generating alarms for this measurement. If you disconnect a transducer while it is performing a measurement, the monitor issues a disconnect INOP (and in the case of SpO
mark).
2
yes
yes
, replaces the measurement numeric with a question
Settings
This section describes the various settings available on the monitor.
Active Settings
What the monitor displays, and the way it operates, is controlled by its settings. They determine sound volume settings, recorder settings, high and low alarm limits and so forth.
The "active settings" are the current settings the monitor uses, including any adjustments made by the last user. Active settings are not permanent, but are retained after a loss of mains power.
There are also two preconfigured default settings:
•User Default
Factory Default
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User Defaults
User Defaults
User Defaults
Defaults
Confirm
User Defaults
Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
User Defaults
Global Settings
User Defaults
Global Settings
Setup FHR1
FHR1
Main Setup
Main Setup
Measurements
User Default
The store the active settings, modified to your preference, in the
are a complete configuration stored in the monitor's long-term memory. You can
(in Configuration Mode).
In Monitoring Mode, you can load the
1 Select the
2 Select
Factory Default
The
SmartKey.
in the dialog box to load the
is a complete configuration predefined at the factory. You cannot modify it. In
Configuration Mode, you can load the
CAUTION
This resets all settings to factory defined values, but be aware that some values will differ from those with which the fetal monitor was originally shipped from the factory (recorder speed and paper scale type will need to be corrected, for instance). After loading the if necessary, change them to the settings you normally use.
You can use the
as the basis for producing your
Guide for details.
Global Settings
General monitor configuration settings are stored in the frequency, QRS type, and whether the monitor is automatically reset to the interruption of more than one minute. You can change the
Changing Measurement Settings
Each measurement has a setup menu in which you can adjust all of its settings. You can enter a setup menu:
settings to return to your preferred settings:
.
as the active settings.
, check the settings, and
. See the Configuration
. These include settings for line
after a power
in Configuration Mode.
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1 with the measurement numeric - select the measurement numeric on the screen to enter its setup
menu. For example, to enter the
2 with the
switched off, use the name from the pop-up list. With this SmartKey you can access any setup menu in the monitor.
This guide always describes the entry method using the measurement's setup menu. You can use the method you prefer.
SmartKey - if you want to set up a measurement when the measurement is
SmartKey and select
menu, select the
(fetal heart rate 1) numeric.
. Then select the measurement
Changing Monitor Settings
Main Setup
User Interface
Main Setup
User Interface
Brightness
Optimum
Alarm Volume, QRS Volume
Timer Volume
Main Setup
User Interface
Audio Volumes
Date,
Time
Year, Month, Day, Hour
Minute
.
Store Date, Time
To change monitor settings such as brightness, or touch tone volume:
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1 Enter the
2 Select the setting you want to change, or select
menu.
change user interface settings.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1 Enter the
2 Select 3 Select 4 Select the appropriate setting for the screen brightness. 10 is the brightest, 1 is the least bright.
Adjusting Audio Volume
is suitable for most situations.
Here you can adjust the audio volume for audio volume:
1 Enter the
menu.
.
.
menu.
to enter a sub menu where you can
, and
. To adjust an
2 Select 3 Select
loudest and 1 is the quietest. Selecting zero switches the volume off.
Setting the Date and Time
The current date and time is displayed in its own element in the information line of the monitor screen.
1 Select the date and time screen element from the monitor's information line to enter the
menu.
2 Select, in turn, the 3 Select
WARNING
Do not change the date and time setting, if the fetal monitor is connected to a Philips OB TraceVue/ IntelliSpace Perinatal system. The monitor uses the OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal system date and time, including daylight saving time changes. As long as the fetal monitor is connected to the OB TraceVue/IntelliSpace Perinatal system via the LAN-setup (locomotive symbol displayed on the monitor's screen), the option to change the date and time settings at the fetal monitor are disabled, this is not valid for RS232 connections, or the connection to other systems.
.
, then select one of the volume types, and select an audio level. 10 is the
(in 24 hour format), and
, as necessary
to change the date and time.
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Main Setup, Revisions
Monitor Revision
Monitor Revision
Selftest: OK
Auto Start
On
When disconnected from AC power, the monitor retains the date and time setting for at least two months. If the monitor is off longer than two months, and the operating system detects that the date and time settings are invalid, the monitor initiates a "cold" start and sets the date to 1 Jan 1997 and the time to 00:00.
Checking Your Monitor Revision
1 Select 2 From the
information.
to open the
menu, select the monitor component for which you need revision
Preparing to Monitor
Confirm fetal life before you begin fetal monitoring. Familiarize yourself with the basic operation principles before you start to monitor.
CAUTION
Check the fetal monitors housing for damage before you start to monitor as part of your safety precautions.
menu.
After you switch on the monitor:
1 Check that you have the correct patient cables and transducers plugged in for the measurement
you want to monitor.
2 If you use an Avalon CL or Avalon CTS system, check if the cableless transducers are ready and
charged (apparent by either a lit up green or yellow LED indicator).
3 Admit your patient to the monitor (see “Admitting a Patient” on page 147). 4 Check that the alarm limits, alarm and fetal heart rate volumes, patient category, and so forth, are
appropriate for your patient. Change the settings if necessary.
5 Refer to the appropriate measurement section for details of how to perform the measurements
you require.
6 Start recording.
There is no special emergency access for the Avalon Fetal monitors. For all clinical use cases according the Intended Use, the monitors are taken into operation by connecting them to AC mains and by switching them on.
Switching On: FM20/FM30
1 Connect the monitor to AC mains and switch the monitor on.
The green power-on LED lights up. – The monitor performs a self-test as it starts up.
for the software and firmware are printed on the fetal trace paper (if recorder
).
Battery
Option
configured to – The monitor display comes on. – There is a start-up tone from the loudspeaker.
If this option has been chosen, the green power-on LED on both the external power supply and the battery LED indicator will light up.
, the serial number, and revisions
is
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Switching On: FM40/FM50
Selftest: OK
Auto Start
On
1 Connect the monitor to AC mains.
The green LED lights up.
2 Press the On/Standby switch.
The monitor performs a self-test as it starts up.
for the software and firmware are printed on the fetal trace paper (if recorder configured to
). – The monitor display comes on. – There is a start-up tone from the loudspeaker.
Adjusting the Display Angle (FM20/FM30)
You can tilt the display on the FM20 and FM30 to one of five different positions, or you can fold it completely down. The tilt/fold mechanism works on a one-way ratchet system. You hear a click as each of the five positions is reached. The screen can be folded back down only after tilting the display forwards as far as it will go.
To tilt the display from the folded position:
1 Unlock the display by releasing the catch.
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, the serial number, and revisions
is
2 Lift the display forward. You will hear a click as the first position engages. If you want to tilt the
display further, lift the display further forward until you reach the desired angle.
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3
4 Then push the display all the way back until it clicks shut.
To fold the display, pull the display forwards as far as it will go.
If your monitor is wall-mounted, the display should be folded flat.
Fastening Belts and Transducers
You can use more than one belt if, for example, you are monitoring uterine activity and FHR simultaneously. There are two basic ways to fasten belts and transducers:
Belts with button fixings.
Velcro belts together with the butterfly belt clip.
What You Need
Ultrasound transducer
Toco MP or CL Toco
Ultrasound gel
Transducer belt (and optional butterfly belt clip, if applicable)
50
+
MP transducer
Using Belts with Button Fixings
1 Place the transducer belt across the bed, so that the fixing button will face away from the mother
when it is fastened.
2 Lie the patient on the bed and arrange the belt around her until it is tight but still comfortable. 3 Fasten the belt by pushing the fixing button through the overlapping section of the belt. Ensure
that the fixing button and the loose ends of the belt are at the patient's side.
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4 When you have positioned a transducer satisfactorily, you can attach it to the belt by pushing the
belt button on the transducer through one of the holes in the belt.
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5
Alternatively, attach the butterfly belt clip to the transducer belt button and use this to attach the transducer to the belt. The clip allows you to slide the transducer for easy repositioning.
Using Belt with Velcro Fixings
Insert one end of the belt between the belt guides on one side of the butterfly belt clip, and secure with the velcro fixing. Insert the other end of the belt between the belt guides on the other side of the butterfly belt clip, adjust for the correct tension, then secure with the velcro fixing.
1 Velcro fixing 2 Belt guides 3 Velcro fixing
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WARNING
When connecting devices for acquiring measurements, always position cables and NBP tubing carefully to avoid entanglement or potential strangulation.
Repositioning Transducers
A patient possibly wears transducers for long periods without interruption. In rare cases, skin irritations may occur if a transducer is attached to one location for a longer period. To ensure there are no adverse effects on the patient's skin, inspect the transducer application site at least every three hours. If the skin quality changes, move the transducer to another site.
The ultrasound transducer is often repositioned to follow the fetal heart as part of the normal monitoring process, but this is not so for the Toco transducer. Therefore, remember to check its application site (between contractions) at least every three hours.
To reduce the risk of skin irritations, do not allow a cleaning or disinfecting agent to remain on the transducer. Follow all instructions that accompany the specific cleaning and disinfecting agents you are using. Remove agent residues with a cloth dampened in water before applying a transducer to a patient.
See “Care and Cleaning” on page 261 for further information, and a list of approved agents.
Connecting a Transducer to the Monitor
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1 SpO
2 Noninvasive blood pressure socket 3 Fetal sensor sockets
socket
2
You can plug a fetal transducer, an ECG/IUP patient module, an Avalon CL or Avalon CTS Cableless Fetal Transducer System interface cable (red connector), or an external event marker into any of the four fetal sensor sockets marked by the fetal symbol, or "Fetal Sensors" (depending on geography).
For measuring maternal SpO2, connect the sensor to the socket marked with the SpO
symbol or "SpO2" (depending on geography).
2
For maternal noninvasive blood pressure, connect the cuff to the socket marked with the NBP symbol or "NBP" (depending on geography).
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FHR1
FHR2
FHR3
For the FM20 and FM30, you can connect an Avalon CL or Avalon CTS Cableless Fetal Transducer system interface cable (red connector) to one of the fetal sensor sockets at the left side of the monitor.
For the FM40 and FM50, you can connect an Avalon CL or Avalon CTS Cableless Fetal Transducer System interface cable (black connector) to one of the two dedicated black sockets marked "Tele" at the rear of the monitor, as an alternative to using one of the fetal sensor sockets (red connector) at the front.
What You See on the Monitor
When you connect a transducer or sensor, the measurement numeric appears on the screen.
1 Interface cable to Avalon CL and
Avalon CTS Cableless Fetal Transducer System.
2 Connect the black connector to one
of the two black sockets (marked "Tele") on the rear of the monitor.
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FM20/FM30 FM40/FM50
Fetal heart rate measurements are labeled in the order in which you plug in the transducers for those measurements. It does not matter which fetal sensor socket you use, as the monitor allocates a channel automatically. For instance, when monitoring triplets, the first transducer you connect is automatically allocated a channel, and the measurement is labeled
, the second
, and the third
. See
also chapters “Monitoring Twin FHRs” on page 183 and “Monitoring Triple FHRs” on page 191. When you touch a measurement numeric on the screen, the setup menu for that measurement opens.
The fetal sensor socket to which the transducer for this measurement is connected is identified by the transducer position indicator in the setup menu header.
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Scale Type (US
Internat'l
Fetal
Recorder
The blue finder LED on a wired fetal transducer lights up when you touch the measurement on the screen, allowing you to identify the corresponding transducer.
1 finder LED
The white finder LED on a cableless fetal transducer lights up when you touch the measurement on the screen, allowing you to identify the corresponding transducer.
The recorder prints an annotation showing the date, time, recorder speed, and Monitoring Mode. It repeats this every 10 minutes.
Start Recording
Checking/Setting Paper Scale
You can check the paper
menu. In Monitoring Mode, you can see these settings (grayed out), but you cannot change
them. They can be changed in Configuration Mode, see the Configuration Guide.
NOTE
Check if the scale type of the paper and the settings in the fetal monitor match.
for USA, or
1 finder LED cableless transducer
for other geographies) in the
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Main Setup
Fetal Recorder
Start/ Stop
Start Recordng
Selftest: OK
Paper Guide FM40/FM50
The recorder in the FM40 and FM50 features a transparent paper guide which:
facilitates correct alignment of the paper, both during loading and while the recorder is running. See “Loading Paper FM40/FM50” on page 65.
incorporates a tear-off edge, which not only allows you to tear off the trace paper where you like (not necessarily at a fold), but also helps to avoid paper misalignment while doing so (see “Tearing
Off the Paper” on page 61).
is removable (see “Removing the Paper Guide: FM40/FM50” on page 269).
Switching the Recorder On and Off
In addition to the normal recording of real-time traces, you will sometimes see a trace recovery printout from the monitor's internal backup memory at high speed when the recorder is started. For details, see “Recovering Traces on Paper” on page 257.
For an explanation of the various symbols that can appear on the trace recording, see “Recorder
Specifications” on page 308.
To switch the recorder on, select in SmartKeys:
or
.
the menu item
, or press one of the
The "recorder on" status indicator is displayed in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen when you switch on the recorder.
The paper advances quickly for 2 cm and then returns to the set speed. Whenever the recorder is switched on, a trace header is printed vertically on the trace paper, containing the following:
: confirmation that the monitor's self-test completed successfully, and that it is ready to
use
the software revision and firmware revision
the serial number
the time
the date
patient name and medical record number (if entered)
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the recorder speed
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1 Fetal heart rate label 2 Uterine activity label
The current monitoring modes (if any transducers are connected to the monitor) are printed. Whenever a transducer's mode is changed, the following are printed:
the time
the date
trace identification symbols
the recorder speed
The monitor prints the time, date, recorder speed, and monitoring modes in the trace header when first switched on, in a periodic time stamp every ten minutes after, and if the monitoring modes change. The time stamp begins with the symbol shown below. The data is reprinted in the header if the time and date are locally adjusted, or if an obstetrical information and surveillance system is connected that readjusts the time and date automatically.
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Start/Stop
Fetal Recorder
Start/ Stop
Stop
Recordng
Confirmed Stop
Paper Save Mode
Off
Paper Save Mode
The trace records maternal parameters also. When measuring noninvasive blood pressure, the annotation is made at the end of the measurement. If the noninvasive blood pressure measurement repetition time is short, the noninvasive blood pressure numeric may not always be printed.
1 Time stamp printed every ten
minutes
The recording of notes (see “Entering Notes” on page 69) or time/date information may be interrupted by connecting, or unplugging a transducer, or by a change in measurement-related setting (for example, artifact suppression, Toco sensitivity, or alarm settings).
A new patient admission or a change to the paper scale setting stops all annotations, and prompts a new vertical trace header to be printed.
To switch off the recorder:
1 Either select
2 Or press one of the SmartKeys (depending on configuration): fetal recorder
from the
menu.
or
.
If your recorder is configured with need to confirm that you want to stop the recorder, before it will stop.
on (a Configuration Mode setting), you will
When the recorder is off, the "recorder off" status indicator is displayed in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen: When the and when
is On the icon shows a paper trace icon.
is set to
the paper symbol shows an x mark,
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Recording Elements
A variety of information can appear on the recorder trace. Here is a sample trace with some of the most common elements and their meaning. Each trace header contains the last name and first name, the patient ID, patient date of birth, the current date and time, patient's bed label, and the gestational age of the pregnancy.
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1 Name, patient ID, date of birth, current date and time 2 Recorder speed 3 Gestational age and patient bed label 4 FMP - Fetal Movement Profile 5 Other measurements for the patient such as temperature, arterial oxygen saturation, and pulse 6 Entered notes such as patient repositioned, or MD notified, or others 7 Time stamp 8 Trace separation 9 Recorder speed 10 Maternal ECG 11 Direct ECG 12 Coincidence of heart rate detected 13 HR with Alarms Off symbol 14 Alarm Limits 15 dFHR2 (second fetal heart rate from DECG) 16 FHR1 (first fetal heart rate)
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Paper Advance
Fetal Recorder
Set Marker
Caution
The trace contains sensitive personal data. For information how to protect personal information, see
“Protecting Personal Information” on page 17.
Choosing Recorder Speed
You can choose a recorder speed of 1, 2, or 3 centimeters per minute (cm/min). The default setting is 3 cm/min.
The ACOG technical bulletin on FHR monitoring states that "accurate pattern recognition is difficult if not
impossible at 1 cm/min and that 1 cm/min is only recommended for more economic screening. When FHR abnormalities arise, the faster recorder speeds will enhance FHR pattern recognition".
Additionally, because a change in recorder speed results in a change in the appearance of an FHR trace, you are advised to ensure ALL monitors in your institution are set to the same speed.
To set the recorder speed (in Configuration Mode), see the Configuration Guide.
Advancing the Paper
You can advance the paper automatically to the next fold by pressing the any time except during a stored data recording. This is also possible using the
SmartKey at
menu.
Marking an Event
You can record significant events on the trace paper (for example, when pain medication is administered or when the mother changes position). The mother can use the remote event marker to mark events herself. You connect the remote event marker to any free fetal sensor socket.
To mark an event on the trace paper, you can:
1 Either select the
2 Or press the button on the optional remote event marker (989803143411). The remote event
marker is connected to the monitor via any fetal transducer socket.
SmartKey.
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Start/ Stop
Stop Recordng
A small arrow is printed on the heart rate scale on the trace paper.
This reflects exactly when the marker button was first pressed; keeping the button pressed has no influence on the annotation.
Tearing Off the Paper
CAUTION
Never pull on the paper to advance it, as this can cause misalignment of the paper. Always tear off the paper along the perforation.
FM40/FM50 The recorder's paper guide incorporates a tear-off edge, allowing you to tear off the trace paper cleanly
where you like (not necessarily at a fold). When you are not using the paper guide, always tear off the paper along the perforation.
To tear off the trace paper after monitoring using the paper guide:
1 If the recorder is running (the "recorder on" status indicator is displayed), turn off the recorder by
selecting the fetal recorder
2 Tear off the paper as shown in the picture. To ensure a clean tear, always tear in an upwards
motion, as indicated by the arrows. You can start tearing from the left or right (right-handed user
SmartKey or the
SmartKey.
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Paper Advance
Paper Advance
Paper
Advance
Bridge Paperout
shown). You may want to use both hands to guarantee that the paper is not misaligned during the tear off.
3 If you wish to tear off the paper at a fold, select the
SmartKey, wait for the paper to
stop, then tear it off.
FM20/FM30 The FM20/FM30 does not have a paper guide. The procedure is the same as described for the FM40/
FM50 with the exception that you should advance the paper to a perforation. If you wish to tear off the paper at a perforation, select the
SmartKey, wait for the paper
to stop, then tear it off.
Paper-Out Indication
Each pack of paper has 150 pages. The monitor issues a paper-out warning in the status line at the bottom of the screen, when there are five pages to go. If you switch on the recorder or press the
key when there are fewer than five pages remaining, it may take two pages before the alarm is
activated. Load a new pack in time. If the recorder runs out of paper, an audible paper-out alarm is sounded, if so configured. See
“Loading Paper FM40/FM50” on page 65, and “Loading Paper FM20/FM30” on page 62 to learn
how to reload paper. Fetal traces continue to be recorded into the monitor's backup memory, and can be retrieved and
printed completely if new paper is loaded within one hour, when the in Configuration Mode. See “Recovering Traces on Paper” on page 257 for further information.
setting is enabled
Loading Paper FM20/FM30
CAUTION
Using recorder paper that is not approved by Philips can result in accelerated paper fading and can damage the thermal line printhead. This type of damage is not covered by warranty.
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FM20/FM30 To load a pack of paper:
Start/ Stop
Stop Recordng
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1 If the recorder is on, press the recorder
SmartKey or the
SmartKey to
turn it off before loading a new pack of paper.
2 Press the paper table release to unlock the paper drawer and then pull the table forward to open it
fully.
3 Lift out any remaining paper from the tray.
4 Prepare to place the new pack of paper in the tray with the bottom side down. The bottom side is
indicated by the word STOP printed on the final page of the new pack.
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5
Unfold the top page of the pack and position the uterine activity scale on the right.
6 Slide the pack into the tray.
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Push the paper drawer back until it "clicks" closed.
Start/ Stop
Start Recordng
Start/ Stop Rec
Stop Recordng
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8 Press the recorder
Annotations of trace information are printed on the trace paper (see “Switching the Recorder On and
Off” on page 56 for details).
Loading Paper FM40/FM50
CAUTION
Using recorder paper that is not approved by Philips can result in accelerated paper fading and can damage the thermal line printhead. This type of damage is not covered by warranty.
FM40/FM50 To load a pack of paper:
1 If the recorder is on, press the
off before loading a new pack of paper.
2 Press the paper eject button to open the paper drawer.
SmartKey or the
SmartKey or the
SmartKey to switch on the recorder.
SmartKey to turn it
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3 4 Press and hold the paper eject button to partially eject the paper, thus making it easier to remove.
5 Hinge the transparent paper guide forward. It is held in the closed position by a small protrusion
Lift out any remaining paper from the tray.
on each side of the holder.
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A - Protrusion holds paper guide in closed position.
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Prepare to place the new pack of paper in the tray with the bottom side down. The bottom side is
6
indicated by the word STOP printed on the final page of the new pack.
7 Unfold the top page of the pack and position the uterine activity scale on the right. 8 Slide the pack into the tray.
9 Feed the paper evenly through the paper guide. Do not close the paper guide yet.
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Start/ Stop
Start Recordng
10
11 Now close the paper guide.
Close the paper drawer.
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12 Press the recorder
Annotations of trace information are printed on the trace paper (see “Switching the Recorder On
SmartKey or the
SmartKey to switch on the recorder.
and Off” on page 56 for details).
Entering Notes
Enter Notes
Enter Note
Confirm
Patient Repositioned
Vaginal Examination
MD Notified
Sitting
On Back
Left Lateral
Ambulating
Tocolytic Given
Membranes Ruptured
Amniotomy
Amniotic Fluid Clear
Amniotic Fluid Not Clear
Oxytocin
Urinary Catheter
Micro Blood Analysis
Your monitor has a set of 15 factory pre-configured notes (see below). It is possible to edit these notes in Configuration Mode (see the Configuration Guide). The maximum length of one single note is 30 characters.
To enter a note:
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1 Select the
2 Scroll if necessary, then select the note you wish to enter. A confirmation dialog box opens: 3 Select
SmartKey to open the
menu.
to enter the note. The note is then shown in the status line of the display, and is
annotated on the fetal trace if the fetal recorder is on.
4 By default, notes are printed lengthwise in the direction of the trace, in the space between the FHR
grid and the uterine activity grid. If you prefer, you can configure the recorder to print across the trace. You can change this in Configuration Mode.
The following are the pre-configured notes from which to choose:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Up to two notes can be printed directly, and the monitor can temporarily store up to a further two notes, and these are printed after the first two have been printed. Any further notes are discarded. For example, if you enter six notes in quick succession, the first two notes you entered are printed right away, the next two are stored in memory and then printed when the first two have been printed, and the last two are discarded.
If the printing of two notes happens to coincide with the regular printing of the time stamp that takes place once every ten minutes, the time stamp is delayed until the notes have finished printing.
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Enter Note
Enter Notes
Enter Note
Type a note
Typing Notes
Other than the pre-configured notes selectable in the manually.
menu, a note can be typed in
To type a note:
1 Select the
2 Select 3 Type the note and select Enter. The typed note can be up to 30 characters long. The note is shown
in the status line of the display, and is annotated on the fetal trace if the fetal recorder is on.
NOTE
The typed note remains in the window until it is deleted by using the backspace button of the keyboard.
Signal Quality
During monitoring, if the fetal heart rate signal quality fluctuates, and becomes poor, it does not necessarily mean that the transducer needs repositioning. The fluctuation may be caused by fetal movement. Allow time for the signal to stabilize before deciding whether to reposition the transducer (ultrasound), or apply a new electrode (ECG). For the best trace quality, the signal quality indicator should be full, indicating good signal quality, even though it may be possible to make traces at a lower signal quality level.
After Monitoring
SmartKey to open the
and a window with a touch keypad opens.
menu.
Wired and cableless transducers
1 Discharge the patient. 2 Remove the transducer from the patient and, using a soft tissue, remove any gel from it. Then
clean the transducers.
3 Dock CL transducers to the base station so they can recharge. 4 Tear off the paper at the fold. To avoid misalignment of the recorder mechanism, NEVER pull on
the paper to advance it, or try to tear it other than at a fold (unless using the paper guide with the FM40/FM50).
5 Switch off the monitor.
NOTE
If an Avalon CL base station is connected to your FM20/30 monitor, do not turn off the monitor if you need to recharge the batteries of the CL transducers. They can only be recharged if the FM20/30 monitor is on. If an Avalon CL base station is connected to an FM40/50 at the Telemetry ports in the rear, the batteries of the CL transducers can be recharged while the monitor is not switched on. If you disconnect a base station from a fetal monitor when the CL transducers are not fully charged, the base station starts beeping. If you want to still disconnect it, confirm your choice by pressing the Standby key of the base station, and the beeping stops.
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Monitor Standby
Main Setup
Monitor Standby
Switching the Monitor to the Standby Screen
To switch the monitor to the Standby screen: Either
1 Select the
Or
1 Enter the
2 Select 3 Pressing any key or selecting any field on the screen will resume monitoring.
SmartKey.
menu using the SmartKey.
.
Disconnecting from Power
FM20/30
To disconnect the monitor from AC power, switch the monitor off using the On/Off switch located on the right side of the device, or unplug the power cord from the AC mains socket.
FM20/FM30 with Battery Option and FM40/FM50
The On/Standby button does not disconnect the monitor from the AC power source. To disconnect, unplug the power cord from the AC mains socket. Note that if the power cord is unplugged from the AC mains socket before the monitor is put into Standby, a beeper is activated. The beeper warns you if the monitor is accidentally disconnected from AC mains.
External Power Supply for the Avalon CL Base Station
To disconnect, unplug the power supply from the AC mains socket. Note that if the power supply is unplugged from the AC mains socket before all CL devices are fully charged, a beep is issued. To confirm the disconnection from power, and to silence the beep, press the On/Standby button of the CL base station.
Power On/Power Off Behavior
The general rules determining the behavior of the fetal monitors when connected to, or disconnected from power are as follows:
A fetal monitor that was switched on prior to a temporary power loss, switches on again when power is restored.
A fetal monitor that was switched off prior to a temporary power loss, remains off when power is restored.
When AC mains power is lost, a battery powered monitor (FM20/30) continues to run without interruption on battery power.
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Automat. Default
Yes
Automat. Default
Automat. Default
Check Paper
FetRec Equip Malf
Paper End
Wrong Paper Scale
Monitoring After a Power Failure
A fetal monitor that was switched on prior to a temporary power loss, switches on again when power is restored.
A fetal monitor that was switched off prior to a temporary power loss, remains off when power is restored.
If the fetal monitor is without power for less than one minute, monitoring will resume with all active settings unchanged.
If the fetal monitor is without power for more than one minute, the behavior depends on your configuration.
–If –If
48 hours. The
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solutions
Light or no trace Wrong paper Use recommended paper
End of paper noted when pack not finished
INOP is displayed INOP messages always indicate
INOP is displayed
INOP is displayed
INOP is displayed
is set to
, the default profile will be loaded when power is restored.
is set to No, all active settings are retained, if power is restored within
setting is made in Configuration Mode.
Dirty printhead Clean printhead, see “Cleaning the
Print Head” on page 273
FM20/30 only: Paper misaligned due to drawer not being correctly shut
Shut the drawer fully, pushing evenly with both hands
Bad paper feed or wrong paper Check paper feed and use
recommended paper See “Patient Alarms and INOPs” on
equipment problems
page 129
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4Cableless Monitoring
Avalon CL Transducer System
The Avalon CL Fetal Transducer System lets you monitor the patient continuously with cableless transducers during the antepartum period, labor, and delivery.
You can monitor the fetal heart rate (FHR):
Using noninvasive CL Ultrasound transducers
Invasively, using the CL ECG/IUP transducer or CL Toco electrode
Noninvasively, with the CL F&M Pod
The uterine activity can be monitored using:
Externally, using the CL Toco
+
MP transducer
+
MP transducer with a fetal scalp
4
Externally, using the CL F&M Pod
Invasively, using the CL ECG/IUP transducer or CL Toco
The fetal and maternal parameters are measured and transmitted via radio frequency from the CL transducers and CL Pods to the CL base station, eliminating the need for patient cables. With the Avalon CL Transducer System, you can monitor a single fetus, twins, and triplets.
The Avalon fetal monitor (FM20-FM50) connected to the CL base station displays and records the parameters. All the CL transducers and the CL F&M Pod are watertight. The IntelliVue CL Pods should not be immersed in water. You can continuously monitor patients in a bath or shower using the
+
CL Toco
MP and the CL Ultrasound transducers, the CL F&M Pod should not be used during a bath.
+
MP with an IUP catheter
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Tele
Info
Basics of Cableless Systems
Avalon CL Transducer System Avalon CTS Transducer System
Assigning Cableless Devices
The cableless devices of the Avalon CL are assigned by simply docking them at the base station connected to the patient’s fetal monitor. See the Avalon CTS Instructions for Use for the assignment of the CTS transducers.
Activating Cableless Devices
The CL devices of the Avalon CL are activated by picking them up from the base station. If the CL devices are activated, a corresponding symbol is displayed on the fetal monitor screen next to the numeric of the measurement. See the Avalon CTS Instructions for Use for the activation of the CTS transducers.
Deactivating Cableless Devices
The CL devices of the Avalon CL are deactivated by redocking them at a base station. To deactivate all cableless devices at once, press the Standby key of the Avalon CL base station. See the Avalon CTS Instructions for Use for the deactivation of the CTS transducers.
Unassigning Cableless Devices
The CL devices of the Avalon CL are unassigned by manually removing them in the corresponding setup menu from the group of assigned cableless devices, or by unassigning them directly in the
window. See the Avalon CTS Instructions for Use for the unassignment of the CTS transducers.
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Twins and Triplets Support
Fetal Movement Off
Twins and Triplets Singletons only
4 Cableless Monitoring
Avalon CL Transducer System and CL transducers
Avalon CTS System
Avalon CL Transducer System with CL Fetal & Maternal Pod
Configuration of Cableless Systems
You have to configure the radio channels of the Avalon CL and Avalon CTS transducer system for communication to work, and not to interfere with any other telemetry devices.
The configuration of a connected Avalon CL system is done in Configuration Mode or Service Mode of the fetal monitor. Service Mode functions can be used to identify channel assignment conflicts in the hospital environment. The configuration should be carried out by authorized and qualified service personnel, either by the hospital's biomedical department, or by Philips Support.
For a detailed description of the configuration see the Avalon CL Service Guide and the Fetal Monitor Configuration Guide. For details regarding the configuration of a connected Avalon CTS system see the Avalon CTS Service Guide.
Fetal Movement Profile
When using an Avalon CL or Avalon CTS you should be aware that monitoring FMP is not recommended when the mother is likely to move, and you should disable Fetal Movement Profile (FMP) on the fetal monitor ( likely to create artifact in the FMP output. See also “Switching FMP On and Off” on page 171, the sections “Cableless Monitoring - Important Considerations” on page 167, and “Fetal Movement
Profile” on page 170.
) if the mother is walking. Maternal movements are
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Getting to Know Your Avalon CL
Front
1 Transducer docking slots 2 On/Standby button with LED 3 Device label 4 LED for optional cableless Pods 5 Docking slot for cableless Pods
WARNING
To avoid magnetic interference affecting the mode of the pacemaker, ensure that the Avalon CL base station does not come into close contact with implanted pacemakers.
This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio-frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with its accompanying documentation, may cause interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case you must take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
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Docking Slots for Cableless Transducers
The Avalon CL base station has three docking slots to hold the CL transducers. The transducers are charged while docked. The base station has a built-in radio interface with an integrated antenna to communicate with the transducers.
On/Standby Button
Pressing the On/Standby button switches the Avalon CL base station between the two modes On and Standby.
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1 On/Standby button
If you switch the base station to On, the LED button lights up green. The base station is ready for use. When the transducers are picked up from their docking slot, the base station sets up the radio communication to the CL transducer automatically. Wired transducers connected to the fetal monitor are disabled, and the antenna symbol for the CL transducer is displayed on the screen of the fetal monitor.
If you switch the base station to Standby, the LED button turns off. The base station is now in Standby mode. No radio communication occurs, any existing radio communication is stopped.
If the LED of the On/Standby button turns red, it indicates a technical problem has occurred that needs your attention. Check your monitor for a possible related INOP message.
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cl NBP Disconnect
cl SpO Disconnect
Docking Slot for Cableless Measurement Pods
The Avalon CL base station has one docking slot to hold a CL F&M Pod or an IntelliVue CL Pod. The CL Pod is charged while docked. The LED under the docking slot indicates the battery status of the CL Pod. The base station has a built-in short range radio interface with an integrated antenna to communicate with the CL Pod.
1 Docking slot for CL Pods
WARNING
Short range radio connections are subject to interruption due to interference from other radio sources in the vicinity, including microwaves, bluetooth devices, WLAN devices (802.11b,g,n), and cordless phones. Depending on the strength and duration of the interference, the interruption may occur for an extended period. A loss of connection, due to moving out-of-range, interference, or for other reasons, is indicated with a
Pods, or a
SpO
2
configuration is important, see the Configuration Guide for details.
Audio Signal CL Base Station
The Avalon CL base station has two audio signals:
If the base station issues a descending tone sequence, the attempt to set up radio communication to a CL transducer or CL Pod has failed.
The base station issues a permanent beeping tone if it is disconnected from a fetal monitor, or if the FM20 or FM30 monitor is switched off, and the base station has transducers or a Pod currently docked that need to be recharged.
Alarming is only available at the Avalon Fetal Monitor, not at the Cableless Measurement Devices, see the Instructions of Use for the IntelliVue Cableless Measurements.
INOP (here the host is the fetal monitor) on the NBP or
or
INOP at the fetal monitor. Correct channel
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Rear and Bottom
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1 Name plate
1 Manufacturer label 2 Cable reel
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Connection Options
The fetal monitors FM20/FM30 and FM40/FM50 are compatible with the Avalon CL and Avalon CTS Transducer Systems. Regard the following points for cableless monitoring:
You can connect one Avalon CL base station with a red connector to an FM20/FM30 or an FM40/FM50 (fetal socket), or one Avalon CL base station with a black connector to an FM40/ FM50 (telemetry socket).
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You can connect two Avalon CL base stations with black connectors to an FM40/FM50 (telemetry sockets)
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•You cannot connect two Avalon CL base stations to an FM40/FM50, if one Avalon CL base station has a red connector, and the other Avalon CL base station has a black connector.
You can connect one Avalon CTS system to an FM20/FM30 or FM40/FM50 at a time (either fetal or telemetry socket).
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•You cannot connect an Avalon CTS and an Avalon CL at the same time to the same fetal monitor.
Monitoring a multiple pregnancy using cableless transducers is supported by the Avalon CL system only.
Using a mixture of wired and cableless fetal transducers is not supported. You can use either wired or cableless fetal transducers.
If you cannot get sufficient signal quality using Avalon CTS transducers, switch to wired transducers.
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Connecting Two CL Base Stations to an FM40/50 Monitor
Tele Info
Two base stations can be connected to an FM 40/50 fetal monitor at the rear black telemetry ports. At both base stations CL transducers and CL Pods can be assigned, activated, and redocked for charging. The base stations work as one extended system together. Pressing the Standby key of either base station, puts both base stations in Standby mode. The operation.
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window shows both base stations in
External Power Supply (Option K60)
In combination with the optional external AC power supply an Avalon CL base station serves only as a charging station for Avalon CL transducers and IntelliVue CL Pods, and all radio communications are disabled. The On/Standby button of the base station lights up white in this operation mode. The charging indication of the LEDs of the docked CL transducers and the IntelliVue CL Pods remain the same as described in the sections “Cableless Transducer LED Indication” on page 86 and “Battery
Status LED for CL Pods” on page 93.
When a transducer is picked up from the base station after charging, it needs to be activated for monitoring by docking it on a CL base station connected to the patient's fetal monitor.
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Cableless Transducers
The cableless Avalon CL transducers have a built-in radio interface with an on-board, integrated antenna. The fetal monitor connected to the Avalon CL base station can control the transducer using radio communication. The CL transducer transmits measured values, alarms, and status information to the fetal monitor.
The CL transducers are assigned by simply docking them at the Avalon CL base station. If they are picked up from their docking slot at the base station, they are automatically activated.
CAUTION
To ensure the correct assignment of CL transducers to the fetal monitor in use, always dock them at the base station connected to that fetal monitor before use. This is particularly important when you add an additional CL transducer that was previously docked at another base station.
NOTE
Avoid dropping the transducers.
1 Transducer finder LED - lights
up on the transducer providing the measurement source.
2 CL Toco
(capable of providing the maternal pulse measurement)
3 Belt button
CL Ultrasound transducer
+
MP transducers
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CL ECG/IUP transducer
Connector Cap for the CL Toco+ MP Transducer
The CL Toco+ MP transducer is delivered with a connector cap covering the MECG/DECG/IUP connector. The connector cap is designed to cover the connector, not to protect it from water. (The connector itself is water-proof and may be immersed in water).
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Cableless Transducer LED Indication
The cableless transducers have a multi-color LED that indicates the status of the transducer with specific colors. This LED remains visible when the transducer is correctly attached to the transducer belt (Philips standard belt).
1 LED
LED Status Meaning
White The LED lights up to identify the transducer among other transducers,
and to easily verify the correct transducer assignment (transducer finder). The transducer finder LED is controlled by the fetal monitor. Press the numerics to identify the corresponding transducer.
The LED also lights up when the mother is paged with the SmartKey.
White one short blink The LED shortly lights up to indicate that the transducer successfully
opened a radio communication with the base station and that it is ready to use.
Green The LED lights up green when the transducer is fully charged and docked
at the base station.
Yellow The LED lights up yellow when the transducer is charging and docked at
the base station.
Red The LED flashes red when the transducer is out of battery and has to be
recharged. When a docked transducer performs an update, the LED will blink fast
red for about 1 minute. In this case, do not remove the transducer until the LED lights up green or yellow again.
Cyan The LED lights up cyan to indicate a technical problem that needs your
attention. Check your fetal monitor for a related INOP.
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Audio Signal CL Transducers
Tele Info
cl US Disconnect
The Avalon CL transducers have three audio signals:
If an ascending tone sequence is played three times, the transducer was triggered by the fetal monitor to page the patient wearing it, or to locate a not docked transducer.
If the CL transducer's battery is empty, the transducer issues three beeps in intervals.
An INOP tone indicates that the transducer has detected a technical problem (INOP). Check your fetal monitor for a related INOP message.
Standard Radio Range of CL Transducers
The CL transducers have an operating range around the base station of at least 100 m/300 ft in the line of sight. Obstructions such as walls, metal doors, elevators, and other environment structures can lead to signal loss. The CL symbol indicator and the
“Screen Elements” on page 39 and “Tele Info Window” on page 94) provide information on the
status of the signal strength. When a patient is approaching the end of range, the US sound is replaced by an artificial QRS sound
(like DECG), and the DECG and MECG waves are no longer displayed on the monitor.
Out of Range
If the patient walks out-of-range, the CL transducer LED lights up cyan and every 16 seconds a two­tone audio signal is emitted. At the monitor the INOP e.g. patient to return to the CL base station, when a CL transducer starts beeping.
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window on the monitor's display (see
is issued. Inform the
Radiated Transmission Power
The Avalon CL transducers provide all the benefits and flexibility of cableless operation, but do so with an effective radiated transmission power significantly less than that of a typical remote controlled child’s toy or mobile phone.
Extended Range Radio
Using the optional CL Wide Range Pod extends the radio range of the CL transducers and the CL Pods to the local WLAN infrastructure. If the CL Wide Range Pod is active, the US sound is replaced by an artificial QRS sound (like DECG), and the DECG and MECG waves are no longer displayed on the fetal monitor. Numerics, alarms, and traces are shown at the fetal monitor as usual. See also “CL Wide Range Pod” on page 91.
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Using CL Transducers with a Belt Clip
The Avalon CL transducers can also be used with an optional belt clip to be ordered separately (989803184851).
1 Avalon CL belt clip
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CL Pods
CL Fetal & Maternal Pod
The CL F&M Pod provides measurement values for FHR, Toco, and HR. It communicates them to the fetal monitor using short range radio (SRR). It is controlled via SRR from the Avalon CL base station and the connected fetal monitor.
The CL F&M Pod is assigned by docking it at the Avalon CL base station. Before monitoring, the CL F&M Pod is mounted on a single-use electrode patch, and held in place by integrated magnets. When the CL F&M Pod is active, the wired transducers connected to the fetal monitor are disabled.
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CL F&M Pod
CL F&M Patch
WARNING
The CL Fetal & Maternal Pod has been validated with a gestational age of >36 weeks with patients in labor. It is only intended for singleton pregnancies. If the measurement signals are not good or in any way suspicious, use other means of monitoring (CL transducers or wired transducers).
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CL Fetal & Maternal Pod LED Indication
The CL F&M Pod has a multi-color LED that indicates the status of the CL F&M Pod with specific colors.
LED Status Meaning
1 LED
White The LED lights up to identify the CL Pod, and to easily verify the correct
assignment (finder). The finder LED is controlled by the fetal monitor. Select the numerics to identify the corresponding CL Pod.
The LED also lights up when the mother is paged with the SmartKey.
White, one short blink The LED briefly lights up to indicate that the CL Pod successfully
opened a radio communication with the base station and that it is ready to use.
Green The LED lights up green when the CL Pod is fully charged and docked at
the base station.
Yellow The LED lights up yellow when the CL Pod is charging and docked at the
base station.
Red The LED flashes red when the CL Pod's battery is empty, and has to be
recharged.
Cyan The LED lights up cyan to indicate a technical problem that needs your
attention. Check your fetal monitor for a related INOP.
Audio Signal CL Fetal & Maternal Pod
The Avalon CL F&M Pod has three audio signals:
If an ascending tone sequence is played three times, the CL F&M Pod was triggered by the fetal monitor to page the patient wearing it, or to locate a not docked CL F&M Pod.
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If three beeps are issued at intervals, the CL F&M Pod's battery is empty.
An INOP tone indicates that the CL F&M Pod has detected a technical problem (INOP). Check your fetal monitor for a related INOP message.
CL Fetal & Maternal Electrode Patch
The single-use disposable adhesive electrode patch holds the CL F&M Pod at the intended application site on the abdomen of the patient. The electrode patch has five adhesive electrodes. The CL F&M Pod is held in place during monitoring with magnetic contacts, and a connector. The electrode patch and the CL F&M Pod can only be used together and within the Avalon Cableless Transducer System solution for monitoring.
CAUTION
The electrode patch is single-patient use only, do not reuse the electrode patch on another patient to avoid possible cross-infection.
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CL Wide Range Pod
The Avalon CL Wide Range Pod is a battery-powered auxiliary network device that converts the SRR and OB radio technology of Avalon CL transducers and the CL Pods into WLAN technology. This allows data from the measurement devices to be transmitted to a fetal monitor while the patient is ambulating.
The Avalon CL Wide Range Pod is a mobile device which can be worn by the patient or by an attending caregiver. The display on the CL Wide Range Pod shows only technical data that may be useful for troubleshooting system problems.
CL Wide Range Pod
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IntelliVue CL Pods
The two IntelliVue CL Pods provide measurement values for SpO2 and NBP on the built-in display, and communicate them to the fetal monitor using short range radio (SRR). They are controlled with
SRR from the Avalon CL base station and the connected fetal monitor. The maternal measurement pods are assigned by docking them at the Avalon CL base station.
CL NBP Pod CL SpO
The CL SpO
Pod and the CL NBP Pod have an LCD display and three keys for basic operation e.g.
2
Pod
2
to assign the device to a patient:
1 Integrated LCD display 2 Hardkeys 3 Measurement identifier
For further details, see the IntelliVue Cableless Measurements Instructions for Use.
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Battery Status LED for CL Pods
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The CL Pods do not have their own battery status LED, but a small battery gauge on their display. On the Avalon CL base station, the battery status LED for the CL Pods is located directly under the docking slot.
1 Battery status LED for CL Pods
The battery status LED shows five different states:
Status Meaning
Green The docked CL Pod is fully charged. Yellow The docked CL Pod is charging. Yellow blinking The communication is established with the docked CL Pod. Cyan Indicates that the docked CL Pod or the charging slot has a technical
problem that needs your attention. Check your fetal monitor for a related INOP message.
Off The battery status LED is off, when no CL Pod is docked.
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Audio Signal CL Pods
The CL Pods have audio signals to let you know when a battery has to be recharged. If a CL Pod's battery is empty, the CL Pod issues three beeps at intervals.
Calling Patients
To call a patient currently not near the fetal monitor and base station, select the SmartKey at the fetal monitor. The base station will then select one transducer, or the CL F&M Pod if it is assigned and active, to emit the tone sequence to notify the patient. Inform the ambulating patient, if the cableless device is issuing any beeping sounds, to return to the room with the fetal monitor.
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Tele Info
Tele Info
Tele Info
Tele Info
Main Setup
Tele Info
Remove
Find
Battery Report
Telemetry
Tele Info Window
The Below is an exemplary view of the of the connected system.
To open the
1 Configure a 2 select the CL symbol on the main screen, or 3 select the
window of the fetal monitors allows you to manage the Avalon CL or CTS system.
window. Your window may differ depending on the status
window, you can:
SmartKey to open the window,
and then
.
1 CL transducer symbol assigned with the parameter labels
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2 Cableless measurement symbol and equipment ID 3 Base station symbol with docking indication (the white slot indicates a charging transducer) 4 Key 5 Key 6 Key 7 CL symbol 8 Remaining battery time 9 Out of battery symbol 10 Indication of radio signal quality
(in Service Mode)
Cableless Status Indication
When the monitor recognizes a connected Avalon CL or Avalon CTS interface cable (red or black connector), it confirms the recognition with the following status indicators displayed in the lower right-hand corner of the screen:
Avalon CTS
Indicator Description
Avalon CTS interface cable is connected to the monitor, but the Avalon CTS base station is not connected to the interface cable, or it is disconnected from AC mains, or is in Standby mode.
Avalon CTS interface cable is connected to the monitor, Avalon CTS base station is connected, powered on, and cableless transducers are ready to use, but no cableless transducers are currently active (all are still docked at the base station).
Avalon CTS interface cable is connected to the monitor, Avalon CTS base station is connected, powered on, and at least one cableless transducer is active and assigned.
Avalon CL
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Indicator Avalon CL
A base station is connected to the monitor, but the base station is in Standby mode.
A base station is connected to the monitor, but the base station is in Standby mode. The CL Wide Range Pod is activated and trying to connect to the monitor.
A base station is connected to the monitor, but the base station is in Standby mode. The CL Wide Range Pod is activated and connected to the monitor.
A base station is connected to the monitor but no cableless transducers and no cableless Pods are currently active. All are still docked at the base station, or the base station holds no transducers.
A base station is connected to the monitor but no cableless transducers and no cableless Pods (except the CL Wide Range Pod) are currently active. All are still docked at the base station, or the base station holds no transducers. The CL Wide Range Pod is activated and trying to connect to the monitor.
A base station is connected to the monitor but no cableless transducers and no cableless Pods (except the CL Wide Range Pod) are currently active. All are still docked at the base station, or the base station holds no transducers. The CL Wide Range Pod is activated and connected to the monitor.
A base station is connected to the monitor, it is on, and minimum one assigned cableless transducer or cableless Pod is active.
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cl US Disconnect
Tele
Info
cl SpO Added
Remove
Remove
Find
Find
Indicator Avalon CL
A base station is connected to the monitor, it is on, and minimum one assigned cableless transducer or cableless Pod is active. The CL Wide Range Pod is activated and trying to connect to the monitor.
A base station is connected to the monitor, it is on, and minimum one assigned cableless transducer or cableless Pod is active. The CL Wide Range Pod is activated and connected to the monitor.
A CL transducer has moved away from the base station and is approaching the limit of the area of reach (min. 100 m/300 ft in line of sight). The US sound is replaced by an artificial QRS sound (like DECG). The DECG and MECG waves are no longer displayed.
A CL transducer has moved away from the base station and is approaching the limit of the area of reach (ca. min. 100 m/300 ft in line of sight). The US sound is replaced by an artificial QRS sound (like DECG). The DECG and MECG waves are no longer displayed. The CL Wide Range Pod is activated and trying to connect to the monitor.
NOTE
A CL transducer is considered still active, even if it has an INOP condition (e.g. it is either deactivated by docking it at the base station, or until it is manually removed from the
window.
Pop-up Keys
), until
Messages
Pop-Up key Function
Selecting the
key deactivates and unassigns the selected active transducer or CL Pod and removes it from the list. This key is disabled if no active device is selected.
Selecting the
key pages the selected active CL transducer. This key is
disabled if no active device is selected.
The fetal monitor issues messages to certain user interactions. For example, if the CL SpO2 Pod is picked up from the base station to activate it, the monitor displays the message
and the
equipment label of the CL Pod.
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Use Priority When Combining Cableless and Wired Measurements
CL Transducers versus wired transducers
CL transducers have priority over wired transducers. If an Avalon CL or Avalon CTS base station is connected to the fetal monitor, and both wired and CL transducers are connected to the monitor, all the wired transducers are disabled whenever one CL transducer is active. To switch back to using wired transducers, switch the base station to Standby mode, or redock all CL transducers at the base station, and continue monitoring with the wired transducers.
CL NBP and CL SpO
CL NBP and CL SpO CL SpO To switch back to the built-in measurements, switch the base station to Standby mode, or redock the
CL Pods at the base station.
CL F&M Pod versus wired transducers
The CL F&M Pod has priority over wired transducers. If a CL F&M Pod is active, all the wired transducers are disabled. To switch back to using wired transducers, switch the base station to Standby mode, or redock the CL F&M Pod at the base station.
Pod is activated, the corresponding built-in measurement of the fetal monitor is deactivated.
2
2
have priority over the built-in NBP and SpO2 measurements. If a CL NBP or
2
About RF Signal Quality
If you cannot get sufficient ultrasound signal quality using the Avalon CTS base station, try repositioning the transducers, or switch to wired transducers.
Using an Avalon CL base station you should get a better signal by reducing the distance between the CL transducer and the base station.
Signal transmission can be disturbed if:
the patient is out of range of the receiving area.
there is interference from another, possibly stronger, RF signal (a broadcasting station, for instance).
versus fetal monitor built-in NBP and SpO2 measurements
the patient is near material that absorbs electromagnetic waves (for example, metal-reinforced concrete, elevator doors) or the base station is in an enclosed metal rack.
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Tele Info
FHR1
Remove
Please Confirm
Device will be removed
Confirm
cl US has been removed
Tele Info
Remove
Please Confirm
Device will be removed
Confirm
cl US has been removed
CL Transducer Assignment
The CL transducers are assigned by simply docking them at the Avalon CL base station connected to the patient’s fetal monitor.
Since twins and triplets can be monitored with the Avalon CL base station, it can be delivered with up to six CL transducers: one CL Toco
four CL transducer can be assigned at one time to the Avalon CL base station. Four assigned CL transducers enable monitoring combinations such as 1 CL Toco transducers for monitoring triplets externally, or 1 CL Toco
1 CL ECG/IUP transducer for monitoring twins. Three CL transducers can be docked and charged at the Avalon CL base station at a time. If a fourth
transducer should be assigned to the Avalon CL base station:
1 Remove first the three docked CL transducers from the base station and place them on the patient. 2 Then dock the remaining fourth transducer at the base station and wait until the LED of the
fourth transducer signals that it has communication with the base station.
+
MP, three CL US, and two CL ECG/IUP transducers. Up to
+
MP transducer + 3 CL US
+
MP transducer + 2 CL US transducer +
3 Place the fourth CL transducer on the patient and check on the fetal monitor in the
window if the base station and the monitor have communication with all four transducers, and if their numerics are displayed on the screen of the fetal monitor.
CL Transducer Unassignment
The cableless transducer needs to be unassigned:
before being used with another base station on another patient
to allow cleaning before docking it back onto the base station (e.g. to replace it with a fully charged transducer of the same type)
There are three methods to do this:
1 Open the setup menu of the measurement e.g. 2 Select
from the open setup menu.
3 A confirmation window opens with the prompt 4 Select the
pop-up key. A message confirms
or
1 Open the
window.
2 Select the symbol of the cableless transducer you want to unassign, and select
pop-up menu.
3 A confirmation window opens with the prompt 4 Select
the pop-up key. A message confirms
by selecting the numeric on the screen.
and
.
and
.
.
from the
.
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or
1 Redock the CL transducer at the base station. 2 Switch the base station to stand-by. 3 Remove the CL transducer; it is now unassigned.
NOTE
Remove
Confirm
Device will be removed
Confirm
<cl Measurement> has been removed
Tele Info
Remove
Confirm
Device will be removed
Confirm
<cl Measurement> has been removed
When a CL transducer is unassigned, all the measurements from this transducer are no longer monitored; e.g. if you unassign a CL Toco
possibly also MECG or DECG are no longer monitored.
CL Pod Assignment
The CL Pods are assigned by simply docking them at the Avalon CL base station connected to the patient’s fetal monitor.
CL Pod Unassignment
The CL Pods have to be unassigned:
before assigning them to another base station or to another patient
to allow cleaning, before docking them back onto the base station
There are three methods to do this:
1 Open the setup menu of the measurement e.g. by selecting the numeric on the screen. 2 Select
+
MP transducer, the Toco measurement, maternal Pulse, or
from the open setup menu.
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3 A confirmation window opens with the prompt 4 Select the
pop-up key. A message confirms
or
1 Open the
window.
2 Select the symbol of the CL Pod, and select 3 A confirmation window opens with the prompt 4 Select the
pop-up key. A message confirms
or
1 Redock the CL Pod at the base station.
and
.
from the pop-up menu.
and
.
.
.
2 Switch the base station to stand-by. 3 Remove the CL Pod; it is now unassigned.
To unassign a IntelliVue CL Pod using its user interface, see the Cableless Measurement Instructions for Use.
NOTE
If you unassign a CL Pod, all the measurements from it are no longer monitored, or are monitored by a connected lesser prioritized sensor.
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Preparing to Monitor Cablelessly
When monitoring cablelessly with the FM20/30/40/40 monitors, most of the same procedures apply as described in “Preparing to Monitor” on page 48. Additions and deviations applying to cableless devices and existing procedures are described here.
CL Transducers
1 To monitor cablelessly with the CL transducers, assign them at the base station as described in
“CL Transducer Assignment” on page 98.
2 Place the CL transducers and the belt on the patient described in “Fastening Belts and
Transducers” on page 50.
3 Check the measurements on the monitor, and if necessary, move the CL transducers until you have
a good signal for all measurements.
IntelliVue CL Pods
1 To monitor cablelessly with the IntelliVue CL Pods, assign them at the base station as described in
“CL Pod Assignment” on page 99.
2 Put the CL Pods in their cradles and place them on the patient as described in the IntelliVue
Cableless Measurements Instructions for Use.
Applying the CL Fetal & Maternal Patch and Pod
WARNING
Do not use the CL Fetal & Maternal Pod and electrode patch for monitoring if:
The skin on the abdomen of the patient has established erythema, lesions, infection, inflammation, or any kind of injuries at the applications site
The patient has a history of skin irritation, allergies, or hypersensitivity to adhesives
The patient carries multiple fetuses
The gestational age is less than 36 completed weeks. The measurement method is also only validated with patients in labor.
CAUTION
During handling, avoid close contact of the CL Fetal & Maternal Pod or the electrode patch to an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator.
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