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Measurements and Patient Worksheets (Reports)
11.2.4.13 Obstetrics - Subcategory Z-Scores
11.2.4.14 Items of Obstetric Calculations - Subcategory: Z-scores
11.2.4.15 Before starting Obstetric Calculations
Note
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5. Select the number of heart rate cycles for measurement with the rotary control.
6. If necessary, adjust the [Angle] and the [Baseline].
7. Press the right or the left trackball [Set] key again. The Heart Rate is displayed.
This subcategory contains measurements that help you to obtain the Z-scores needed for
analysation of the fetal heart.
Application "Obstetric", (Factory - Sub Category: Z-Scores) allows measurements/calculations
in 2D/3D mode using various measure items. For details about settings, review: Measure
(chapter 'The Measure Setup Pages' on page 11-109 )
Setup - Measure & Calc
The methods for obtaining measurements (e.g., Aortic Arch View, Short Axis View etc.) in the
Obstetric Calculations menu are similar to the generic measurement functions in 2D.
The items of obstetric calculations - subcategory z-scores in each mode are as follows:
2D/3D Mode: Long Axis, Aortic Arch, Short Axis, Obl. Short Axis, 4
Chamber View
M Mode: None
Doppler Mode: None
Description of Abbreviations review:
1. Press the [Patient] key on the control panel, select the [OB] page and enter all patient
information for Obstetric calculations (e.g., LMP and Fetus #). For details refer to: Entering
(chapter 'Entering Patient Data' on page 4-10 )
Patient Data
To cancel all calculations performed before and to start new measurement, press this key and
select [End Exam] or [Clear Exam].
Each OB exam supports multiple gestation studies with separate worksheet information for
each fetus.
For multiple gestation examinations the corresponding "Fetus #" (max. 4 fetuses) must be
entered in this page before measurements are performed.
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