Thursday, April 2, 2009

Cadence II Basic Fetal Monitor: Defining the Types of Fetal Monitoring

We are here to discuss of the different types of Fetal Monitoring, on what devices are being used and when are those procedure usually done.

The first fetal monitoring type we are going to define is Fetoscope. Well, this is actually a special type of stethoscope used for listening to a baby. There are many types of fetoscopes available, and a regular stethoscope works as well. This can usually be used after about 18 weeks.

The second one is Internal Fetal Monitoring. It is an internal monitoring with an electrode attached to the baby's head to record heart tones, and a pressure catheter to record contractions. This is also used during labor and birth; however, it is not used intermittently.

While the third type is Telemetry Monitoring. It is a lot like the regular Electronic Fetal Monitoring; however, one can maintain mobility.

Then the fourth type is Fetal Doppler. This is a handheld ultrasound device that transmits the sounds of the baby's heart rate either through a speaker or into ear pieces that are attached. This can generally pick up heart tones after 12 weeks gestation.

The last type is Electronic Fetal Monitoring. This is an ultrasound device used during labor and birth, or during certain testing (non-stress test, contraction stress test, etc.) to record the baby's heart rate, and sometimes mother's contractions. It can be used intermittently or continuously.

With regards to highly a durable and efficient fetal monitor brand out there in the market, we can only suggest nothing but Cadence II Basic Fetal Monitor.




Cadence II Basic Fetal Monitor is a lightweight, space-saving fetal monitor, with its 330mm x 270mm 100mm dimensions and 3.5 kgs. of weight.

With regards to its performance specifications, this baby heart rate monitor has a 5.7 inch LCD foldable screen that can display waveforms and digitals simultaneously. Also, this Edan fetal monitor has a powerful memory that can store 12 hours of memory for patient’s data and review.

This baby heart monitor also can be connected to the MFM-CNS obstetrical central station to construct central monitoring system. The external and internal monitoring parameters ensure it can be used up to and during the second stage labor.

With regards to printing features, it can record date, time, TOCO Type, paper speed, FHR type, bed No. etc. to a recording paper of 112mm, Z-fold, thermosensitive, American Standard/International Standard and to a paper advance speed of 1/2/3 cm/min selectable.

The ultrasound feature uses an Ultrasound Pulse Doppler with correlation technique, with pulse repetition rate of 2 KHz, 1.0 MHz of ultrasound frequency, a FHR range of 50bpm-240bpm, a resolution of 1bpm and accuracy of 2 bpm.

With regards to DECG, Cadence II uses peak-peak detection technique, with an FHR range of 30bpm-240bpm, a resolution of 1bpm and accuracy of 1 bpm.

In addition, the Edan fetal monitor’s TOCO range is from 0-100 relative (percentage), with one percent resolution, zero mode of auto or manual, and non-linear error of 10%. While the IUP’s pressure range of this apparatus is from 0-100mmHg, with one percent resolution, zero mode of auto or manual, and non-linear error of 1mmHg,

Moreover, the Auto Fetal Movement (AFM) uses a pulse doppler ultrasound technique, with a range of 0-100% and one percent of resolution, while the marking feature utilizes manual fetal movement mark. The battery made up of 14.8 V rechargeable Lithium-ion battery has a continuous working time of 2-4 hours.

Lastly, the fetal monitor’s Signal Interface uses a DB9 network interface.

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