User's Manual

Ultraview Care Network

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Figure 15-16: Wireless transducer  Mermaid system

3. Twist the battery pack clockwise slightly to lock it into the Toco transducer.

Repeat the procedure for the Mermaid ultrasound transducer.

4. Pin the transmit badge (c) to the patient’s clothing (preferably at shoulder

level) with the clasp or use the necklace provided. Clothing or blankets must

not cover the badge.

5. Attach either of the blue connectors (d) on the transmit badge to the Mermaid

Toco transducer.

6. Position the Mermaid Toco transducer on the patient’s abdomen using the

same technique as conventional transducers. Refer to Toco Transducer

Preparation and Application on page 15-9 for more information.

7. Attach the other blue connector (d) on the transmit badge to the Mermaid

ultrasound transducer.

8. Position the Mermaid Ultrasound transducer using the same technique as

conventional transducers. Refer to Ultrasound Transducer Preparation and

Application on page 15-7 for more information.

9. When the monitoring session is finished, remove the battery packs and the

transmit badge from the transducers. Follow hospital procedures for cleaning

the equipment. Refer to Cleaning and Sterilization on page 32-1.

10. Store the transducer elements and transmit badge in the compartment in the

rear of the recharger unit.

11. Store the battery in the charger by following the steps outlined below.

CAUTION:

• Patients wearing Mermaid transducers should not wander

into areas where another Mermaid system is operating.

This would interfere with the other patient’s data.