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1. E 25 cr Bn 5 cas m Ben THES 1 th b hi ur Contents Introduction The FHRM Power Sources AC Mains Adaptor How to use the FHRM Fetal heart detection Frequently asked questions Specification Care of your FHRM WARNINGS Service Warranty Emissions Immunity Symbols used Issue 1 2010 Freeplay Energy Ltd Page 2 Power free Education and Technology Ultrasound Technologies Ltd The fetal heart monitor is a portable hand held robust device with a probe that uses Doppler ultrasound waves to detect the fetal heart It does not use disposable batteries and this enables the health professional to count the fetal heart rate in conditions where a reliable source of battery power or mains electricity may not be available There are a number of options to recharge or power the device with the wind up self powered being the most obvious The fetal heart can be heard on the loudspeaker while the fetal heart rate 15 shown on the display screen The fetal monitor is most useful in assessing the condition of the fetus during labour The instrument is supplied complete with the following Freeplay FHRM doppler with 2MHz fetal detection probe Mains connected Recharger unit Operating instructions Coupling Gel The following symbols have been used on the instrument and are defined according to BS EN60601 1 2006 Type B equ2. the wall plug Check that the green light on the fetal monitor is flashing This means that the batteries are now charging from the electric power supply It takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the batteries When they fully charged the green light on the fetal monitor will flash on and off slowly Now the fetal monitor will operate for approximately 7 hours continuously before the batteries need recharging again 2 Wind up power The batteries can also be recharged with power created by turning the wind up handle on the back of the fetal monitor o Turn the wind up handle fast in any direction The green light next to the power socket will come on brightly if you are winding the handle fast enough to create power If the light does not come on you are winding the handle too slowly and are not storing power in the batteries If you wind the device for 60 seconds it will function and show a reading for approximately 8 to 10 minutes depending on the speed of winding The longer and faster you wind the longer the fetal monitor will function without the need for further winding You can store wind up power by winding for any length of time o All power created by winding is stored in the batteries 3 Solar energy The batteries may also be recharged with solar power by connecting the fetal monitor to a solar panel Green light glows when power is generated Wind up handle Freeplay Energy Ltd Is
3. P26 5PS United Kingdom This Equipment complies with the essential requirements of UZEZ R VR PEE the European Council Directive 93 42 2007 47 EC Fax 44 0 1291 427093 email fhrm doppler co uk Loo 0120 Issue 1 2010 Freeplay Energy Ltd P age 12 Power free Education and Technology 9 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd
4. esults in an increase in the background noise and makes it more difficult to detect the fetal heart sounds Issue 1 2010 Freeplay Energy Ltd 8 Power free Education and Technology 9 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Frequently asked questions Q What if the fetal monitor turns off unexpectedly There is no power left Choose your power option and charge the batteries again before you switch the fetal monitor on once more Q Can you damage the fetal monitor by turning the handle too fast A No The faster you turn the handle the more power you will store in the batteries Q What happens if you turn the handle in the wrong direction A It does not matter in which direction you turn the handle Either direction will generate power Q Isit safe to use the fetal monitor near other electrical equipment A Yes The fetal monitor will not affect or be affected by other electrical equipment 9 Can the operator or patient receive an electric shock from the fetal monitor A Itis specially designed so that it cannot give an electric shock Q Will the device be damaged if it is dropped A It may be damaged especially if the probe is dropped However it has been designed to be robust and is not easily damaged Q When do you know that the fetal heart rate reading on the display screen is accurate A reading is only reliable if there is a heart icon shown and if the heart rate does not chan
5. ge frequently on the display screen If the icon is not shown or the heart rate changes all the time reposition the probe on the mother s abdomen and make sure that she remains still as movement can interfere with the reading If the heart rate is less than 100 make sure you are not measuring the mother s pulse rate by comparing the reading on the display screen with the mothers wrist pulse rate A self learning programme for professionals on fetal heart rate monitoring during intrapartum care can be accessed free on www pet org za Intrapartum Care A learning programme for professionals Freeplay Energy Ltd Issue 1 2010 Power free Education and Technology P age 9 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Specification Ultrasound Frequency Transducer Output Power Audio Response Fetal Heart Rate Unit Controls Keys Indicators Power Supply Hand Crank AC Mains Charger AC Mains Rating BS IEC Class Enclosure Material Dimensions Weight Safety Classification Page 10 Issue 1 2010 2MHz continuous wave 2 crystal narrow beam 10mW cm2 300Hz 1KHz Multipoint real time autocorrelator 50 210 bpm 1 key for unit on off LCD Display with icon for battery low and pulse Charge indicator 60 seconds for approximately 8 to 10 minutes of use 2 hours for approximately 7 hours of use 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz 0 6A 2 ABS 180 x 90 mm 990g Type B IEC 60601 1 1996 Freeplay Energy Ltd Power f
6. ipment Consult accompanying documents Before using your Freeplay FHRM for the first time please read these operating instructions carefully Freeplay Energy Ltd Issue 1 2010 Power free Education and Technology P age 3 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd The Components of the fetal monitor o The button to switch the monitor on or off The display screen that shows the fetal heart rate o Heart icon flashes with each heartbeat Battery icon that indicates when the battery is low The loudspeaker The wind up handle to generate power o The green power light that shows when power is being generated The connecting lead between the monitor housing and the probe The ultrasound probe The mains adaptor power cable DC input socket Display Screen On Off button Ultrasound Probe Use only with non mineral oil based ultrasound gel or water Loudspeaker Issue 1 2010 Freeplay Energy Ltd P age 4 Power free Education and Technology 9 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Power Sources This fetal heart rate monitor runs off rechargeable batteries that are inside the device The batteries may be recharged from three different power sources 1 Mains electricity The batteries can be charged from a mains electric power supply using a power adaptor Plug the adaptor into a standard wall electricity plug and insert the cable into the power socket of the fetal monitor Switch on
7. r based gel must be used Or water alone is quite adequate The reason Is that the molecular structure of mineral oil is small in comparison with the molecular structure of ultrasound plastics This means that over time oil will migrate through the transducer faceplate and debond the ultrasound crystals on the other side To repeat the Doppler head manufacturer maintains that water is adequate to create an air free seal between the Doppler head and skin if an aqueous gel is unavailable Keep the probe in that position when a good signal is heard The flashing heart symbol on the display screen indicates that a readable heart rate is detected and the fetal heart rate per minute is shown on the screen The power source must be disconnected from the monitor before it can be used You will not be able to switch the monitor on if it is still attached to the power source This is a safety feature Issue 1 2010 Page 7 Fetal heart detection The FMRM can be used to detect the beating fetal heart from approximately the 10th week of gestation though this will vary between patients Apply a liberal amount of coupling gel to the area just above the symphysis pubis and position the transducer face flat against the abdomen Tilt the transducer slowly until the fetal heart is heard in the loudspeaker Later on in pregnancy the best signals are generally found higher up the abdomen Avoid sliding the transducer over the abdomen as this r
8. ree Education and Technology 9 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Care of your FHRM After each use carefully wipe excess coupling gel from the transducer with a soft tissue Never use alcohol or any other solvent to clean any part of the FHRM as these may cause damage If cleaning becomes necessary wipe the FHRM with a damp cloth moistened with a mild detergent or a disinfectant agent such as chlorhexidene or sodium Hypochlorite Milton The transducer face is very delicate and may be damaged by dropping WARNINGS FHRM is not to be used in the presence of flammable anaesthetics flammable gases or in an oxygen rich environment If in any doubt of the Fetal Heart Rate from the always use another method to establish the well being of the Fetus Do not attempt to use on a patient when connected to a mains supply Service A service manual for this equipment which includes circuit diagrams parts lists and test procedures is available and may be purchased from your supplier or contact PET at info pet org za Warranty Your FHRM is warranted for a period of 1 year against defects in material and workmanship Any instrument that proves to be defective within that period will be repaired or replaced free of charge provided that i the instrument has not been damaged accidentally or by misuse or mishandling il unauthorised attempts at repair have been made iii the goods are returned to PET or it s authori
9. sed representative freight pre paid please email us on info pet org za to make arrangemenis Under no circumstances whatsoever shall Freeplay Energy Ltd PET or Ultrasound Technologies Ltd have any liability for loss or for any indirect or consequential damage Freeplay Energy Ltd Issue 1 2010 Power free Education and Technology P age 1 1 9 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Emissions Care has been taken through the design and manufacturing processes to minimise the EM emissions that may be produced by this equipment However in the unlikely event that the unit causes an EM disturbance to adjacent equipment we suggest that the procedure is carried out out of range of the affected equipment Immunity If the user has any doubt regarding the unit s EM immunity during routine operation we suggest that the source of EM disturbance is identified and its emissions reduced If the user has any doubt regarding the identification and resolution of adverse EM conditions please seek advise from Ultrasound Technologies Lid Symbols used Type B Equipment Unit Classification Unit On Off control Attention Consult accompanying documents This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your normal waste WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC x gt gt gt Manufactured for Freeplay Energy and PET by Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Lodge Way Portskewett Caldicot N
10. sue 1 2010 Power free Education and Technology P age 5 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd AC Mains Adaptor The Freeplay FHRM is supplied with a universal AC mains adaptor to allow the FHRM to be charged when AC Mains 15 available The mains adaptor 15 supplied with 3 plug heads to suit the local AC mains connection The plug heads can be fitted in one of 4 orientations 90 Fitting and removing plug heads AC Pin Assembly Diagram 1 Press into pinhole to release locking clip 1 Press down 5 Disassembly 2 Push back to lock Issue 1 2010 Freeplay Energy Ltd 6 Power free Education and Technology 9 Ultrasound Technologies Ltd Freeplay Energy Ltd Power free Education and Technology Ultrasound Technologies Ltd How to use the First choose the power supply you will use to charge the batteries and make sure you have enough power stored in the batteries to complete your examination Clean the ultrasound probe by wiping it with a cloth and disinfectant agent such as chlorhexidene or sodium hypochlorite NEVER use alcohol on the FHRM switch the fetal monitor on by pressing the on off button Put a gel or water on the ultrasound probe or mother s abdomen and place the probe on the mother s abdomen and move it around until the fetal heart is heard well It is important NOT to use a mineral oil based gel eg KY jelly between the probe and the skin An aqueous wate
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