What are the different types of fetal monitors?
21 June 2023 2023-12-02 17:47
Sofia Alvez 
What are the different types of fetal monitors?
To ensure that pregnancy runs smoothly, the fetus must be monitored. That’s why maternity wards and obstetrics and gynecology practices need to be equipped with a fetal monitor. Also known as cardiotocograph. It monitors fetal development and uterine muscular contractions. The cardiotocograph also records the unborn baby’s cardiac movements using probes placed on the mother’s abdomen.
Traditional fetal monitors
Traditional fetal monitors, such as the Edan F2, feature a screen for real-time viewing of tracings. As well as the fetal pulse and movements. It features a thermal printer that prints as you go. Traces of fetal heart rate and uterine contractions. But also fetal movements and movement markers felt by the mother (activated by a button).
The device can also communicate data to software installed on a computer. This allows data to be stored and reports to be printed in PDF format.
Fetal and maternal monitors
Some fetal monitors, such as the F6 Express, are also equipped to monitor pregnant women. The device remains the same as the traditional model. Except that, in addition to the RCF and Toco probes for fetal monitoring, the cardiotocograph is equipped with a Spo2 sensor, a temperature probe and an integrated blood pressure monitor. Possibly an ECG.
The mother-to-be’s vital signs are also visible in real time on the device’s screen.
Connected fetal monitors
Finally, connected fetal monitors are part of the new generation of cardiotocographs. The Edan FT6 mobile is one of them. These RCF and Toco probes are connected to a tablet via a WIFI connection. Its app, which runs on Android and IOS, allows you to view and record the data collected in real time. The movements felt by the mother are marked with a button. In addition, comments can be added to tracings. Last but not least, reports containing tracings are printed directly in PDF format.
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