How does the Monica Novii work?
The Monica Novii Pod Fetal-Maternal Monitor is designed as an ambulatory device for the monitoring of a pregnant mother. The monitor enables the abdominal electrophysiological signal to be picked up from three different positions on the maternal abdomen using the 5 electrodes on the Monica Novii Patch.
What is Monica Novii?
The Novii ™ Wireless Patch System is a maternal/fetal monitor that noninvasively measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity—putting patient comfort first while helping to optimize caregiver workflow.
What is the purpose of the Novii pod?
Novii Pod – The Monica Novii Pod is an intrapartum maternal-fetal monitor that non-invasively measures and displays fetal heart rate (FHR), uterine activity (UA) and maternal heart rate (MHR).
What is Novii wireless patch system?
Novii Wireless Patch System (GE Healthcare) is a fetal and maternal monitor used to measure the heart rates of fetus and mother, and the activity of the uterus. It is used in labour when cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring of heart rates and uterus activity is needed.
Can the Monica fetal monitor get wet?
The Novii Patch & Pod, when connected, are waterproof and can be left in place during a bath or shower.
What is the purpose of fetal Monitor?
Fetal heart rate monitoring measures the heart rate and rhythm of your baby (fetus). This lets your healthcare provider see how your baby is doing. Your healthcare provider may do fetal heart monitoring during late pregnancy and labor.
How much does a CTG machine cost?
Buyer’s guide and FAQs about Ctg machine. Normally, CTG Machine price in India ranges between INR 50k to INR 3 lakh.
What is wireless monitoring during labor?
The maternal/fetal wireless patch technology is a single patch system placed on the expectant mother’s abdomen. This cord-free, belt-free solution monitors fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate and uterine activity while offering patients more freedom of movement during the birth experience.
How do I monitor my baby during labor?
The simplest form of monitoring is called auscultation. This is a method of listening to the baby’s heart rate periodically. Your doctor will use a special stethoscope or a device called a Doppler transducer. He or she will press the device against your abdomen to listen to the baby’s heartbeat.
What do contractions look like on a monitor?
Contractions are in red. When you’re looking at the screen, the fetal heart rate is usually on the top and the contractions at the bottom. When the machine prints out graph paper, you’ll see the fetal heart rate to the left and the contractions to the right.
How long does CTG monitoring take?
Antepartum and on admission to the labor room (admission CTG) the usual (minimum) duration of recording is 30 minutes. Particularly in the third trimester of pregnancy the CTG should be obtained with the mother placed in a left lateral position to prevent vena cava syndrome.