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    Fetal and Maternal Monitoring

    Philips Avalon beltless fetal monitoring solution

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    Freedom to move, freedom to focus on quality birthing care

    The Avalon beltless fetal monitoring solution is a cableless and belt-free solution that gives patients the flexibility to find a comfortable position, take a shower, or walk around during labor. It eliminates the need to reposition transducers and belts, allowing caregivers to concentrate on caring for the patient.The solution consists of the reusable CL Fetal & Maternal Pod and single-use adhesive patch. The patch’s electrodes adhere to the patient’s belly during single pregnancies and provide the same convenience of connecting to a fetal monitor – but without the restrictions of cables.
    Embrace mobility during early stages of labor
    Research studies show that ambulation may significantly shorten labor,2,3 reduce the need for pain relief and labor induction drugs,3 and decrease the number of episiotomies2. Research also reveals less frequent abnormal heart rate patterns for women in the upright position, as well as less pain and backache4.
    With the Philips Avalon beltless solution, a single beltless patch is placed on the woman’s belly and uses electrodes to measure fetal and maternal heartrate and uterine activity. This enables freedom of movement*, with no need of re-positioning.
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    High BMI mom on yoga ball with beltless pod and patch, ISP on ipad
    Variety of positions offer choice and comfort
    Electronic fetal monitoring technology, or cardiotocography, measures infant heartbeat and uterine contractions and delivers monitoring quality comparable to cabled technology. It allows mothers to choose from a variety of positions that take advantage of gravity, widen the pelvis diameter, alleviate back pressure, or simply provide a higher level of comfort.
    Mom on yoga ball with beltless pod and patch
    Confidently monitor both mom and baby
    The Avalon beltless fetal monitoring solution is an essential component of the Avalon CL fetal monitoring system, filled with advanced technology for monitoring, measurements, and transducers.
    Helping reduce the confusion between fetal and maternal heartbeats is critical to making informed clinical decisions during labor and delivery. Philips Smart Pulse technology allows you to do just that by automatically comparing the maternal pulse and fetal heart rates without the need for additional sensors like SpO2 and ECG. This means a more gentle, caring experience for both mother and baby.
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    • Mom in shower with beltless pod and patch
      Mom in shower with beltless pod and patch
    • Close up of high BMI mom in shower with beltless pod and patch
      Close up of high BMI mom in shower with beltless pod and patch
    • High BMI mom in hallway with beltless pod and patch, ISP on ipad
      High BMI mom in hallway with beltless pod and patch, ISP on ipad
    • High BMI mom in hallway
      High BMI mom in hallway
    • Application of beltless pod and patch on high BMI mom
      Application of beltless pod and patch on high BMI mom
    • High BMI mom on yoga ball with beltless pod and patch
      High BMI mom on yoga ball with beltless pod and patch
    • High BMI mom outside with beltless pod and patch
      High BMI mom outside with beltless pod and patch
    • Dad and mom with beltless pod and patch waking in hallway with wide range pod
      Dad and mom with beltless pod and patch waking in hallway with wide range pod
    Cableless monitoring for women of all sizes
    Clinical staff can concentrate on caring for the mother and rely on the technology to provide continuous monitoring even under challenging conditions. Our Avalon beltless solution, when paired with the Philips CL base station, uses electrodes instead of ultrasound to measure fetal and maternal heart rates as well as uterine contractions. This allows women to be monitored while having the freedom to move around during labor – even women with a high BMI¹ or those having epidural procedures.
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    Mom in shower with beltless pod and patch

    With the beltless solution, we’re now able to record [fetal heart rate] continuously without repositioning the sensor, which is an exciting step forward.

    Prof. Franck Perrotin
    OBGYN
    Maternité Olympe de Gouges – CHRU de Tours
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    Frequently asked questions

    Instead of conventional ultrasound technology, the Avalon beltless fetal monitoring solution uses ECG and EMG signals to extract fetal and maternal heart rates and uterine activity from the mother’s abdomen.

    It eliminates the need for additional cables and interfaces and the design of the reusable pod of the Avalon CL Fetal & Maternal Patch solution has smooth surfaces for ease of cleaning and disinfection.

    It creates peace of mind for expectant moms. Its innovative features help reduce exposure to viruses while adding comfort and mobility.

    The Avalon beltless fetal monitoring solution is an extension of the Avalon CL cableless maternal and fetal monitoring system. It consists of the reusable CL Fetal & Maternal Pod and the single-use CL Fetal & Maternal Patch.

    You get the same support from your Avalon fetal monitor without the cable clutter, while using the familiar user interface. And you get the ease of patient assignment by associating the CL Fetal & Maternal Pod and a software upgrade with the CL base station. You also enhance your investment in the Avalon CL cableless maternal and fetal monitoring system by accessing additional technology with just the addition of the CL Fetal & Maternal Pod and a software upgrade.

    Documentation

    Comfortable care in demanding situations
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    Delivering the Next Generation
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    Avalon Beltless Quick Guid
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    Footnotes
    1. Cohen WR, Hayes-Gill B. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2014 Jun; 93 (6): 590-5.
    2. 2. Gupta JK, Nikodem VC. Woman’s position during second stage of labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000;(2):CD002006.
    3. Lawrence A, Lewis L, Hofmeyr GJ, Dowswell T, Styles C. Maternal positions and mobility during fi rst stage labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009 Apr15;(2):CD003934. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003934.pub2[4] Flynn et al., “Ambulating in labour,“ Br Med J. (1978) Aug 26, 2 (6137):591-3.
    Disclaimer
    Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions. Results in other cases may vary.