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  1. Patient monitoring
  2. Patient monitors
  3. Fetal and maternal monitors
  4. Avalon FM20
Avalon FM20
Fetal Monitor
Fetal and maternal monitors
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Avalon FM20

Fetal Monitor
Fetal and maternal monitors
Avalon FM fetal and maternal monitors are Philips first and only to offer automated coincidence detection (cross-channel verification) using Smart Pulse. It measures the fetal & maternal heart rates separately to enhance diagnostic confidence.

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NST Trace Interpretation to improve efficiency
Reliability features allow uninterrupted operation
Smart Pulse for automated coincidence detection
Features
NST Trace Interpretation to improve efficiency
Built-in NST Trace Interpretation, a clinical decision support (CDS) application for antepartum monitoring, can help to improve efficiency by sorting out the traces that require closer analysis by the obstetrician.
NST Trace Interpretation
Reliability features allow uninterrupted operation
With the Avalon FM series, you have the confidence of an uninterrupted flow of information. The optional battery allows stable monitoring during maternal transport in healthcare facilities. It also features a backup memory and LAN interface, combined with smart transducers and a color touchscreen.
Reliability features
Large, intuitive color display clearly shows status
The luminous color display has large numerics and graphs so you can easily view maternal and fetal ECG waves.
Large, intuitive color display


Specifications
  • Battery
    Operating time (optional)
    Up to four
  • General
    Care stage
    Antepartum
    Patient type
    Fetal and maternal
  • Waveforms
    Not for diagnostic use
    MECG
  • Parameters
    External fetal parameters
    US/Toco
    Twin capability
    Standard
    Triplets capability
    Optional
    Internal fetal parameters
    N/A
    Maternal parameters
    MECG, NIBP, Pulse
    Smart Pulse technology
    Standard
    Cross channel verification
    Standard
    Fetal movement profile
    Standard
  • Interfaces
    PS/2 interfaces
    Optional
  • Interfaces
    System interface (optional)
    Serial, LAN
  • Readings
    NST timer
    Standard
    NST trace interpretation (optional)
    Up to three Fetal Heart Rates (FHR)
  • Data storage
    Data buffer
    Up to one
  • Weight
    Weight without battery option
    11.2 lbs/5.1 kg
    Weight with battery option
    11.7 lbs/5.3 kg
  • Display
    Monitor screen display
    6.5 in/16.51 cm
    Touchscreen operation
    Optional


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