Edan Cadence Dual Fetal Monitor (Twins FHR)

Cadence Dual Fetal Monitor (Twins FHR):

The Rise of the (Fetal Monitoring) Machines

A Review on Edan Cadence Dual Fetal Monitor (Twins FHR)

I just wrote a review regarding Cadence II Dual Fetal Monitor (Twins FHR) as manufactured by the leading and trusted name in Fetal Monitor equipment, Edan Instruments. This time, we will be looking back and discuss the predecessor of the said equipment, which is the Cadence Dual Fetal Monitor (Twins FHR). 

Cadence Dual Fetal Monitor (Twins FHR) like all other cadence products, is a lightweight, space-saving baby heart monitor, with its external and internal monitoring parameters ensure that it can be used up to and during the second stage labor.

It also can be connected to the MFM-CNS obstetrical central station to construct central monitoring system. With its compact design, it can easily move or mounts on walls. It is usually have the dimension of 330mm x 270mm x 100mm and weighs 3.5 kgs.

With the use of a Multi-crystal high sensitive watertight probe, this fetal monitor is a waterlight high sensitive untrasound transducer, with folding up features of 5 inch screen. And because of the waterlight flat TOCO transducer, its flat surface design reduces visible mark and enhances comfort. It also has the Optional Dual FHR monitoring (Twins FHR), aside from its nine elements high sensitive probe.

The Automatic Fetal Movement Detection (AFM) uses a pulse doppler ultrasound technique, with a range of 0-100% and one percent of resolution, while the marking feature utilizes manual fetal movement mark. It also can detect fetal movement by ultrasound transducer automatically. It also has Intrapartum Monitoring, with optional DECG and IUP function.

The Built-in network/PC connecting interface of the product is compatible with wireless and cable LAN obstetrical central station.

This cadence fetal monitor, have Signals Overlap Verification which reduces the risk of heart rate signal from the same source, thus differentiating the heart rate of the mother from the child, in addition to its Insight Software for data transferring and displaying on a standard PC. The said software has these following features: real time transmission, event and comment record, and patient information management, printout on A4 paper and patient data storage and review.

The wide range of applying voltage (100-250V), from a built-in rechargeable battery (optional rechargeable Lithium battery) make it last for 4 hours of continuous work as an option.

This baby heart rate monitor is very ideal for the private practice or small clinic. And because the condition of this equipment is brand new, the manufacturers had offered a 2-year warranty, with an extended warranty plans available including free loaners and their exclusive Rapid Response Service. Likewise, this equipment offers the economics of a low cost unit with many of the high end features needed to care for your patients. It is also has a great use in CPT code 59025 (Fetal non-stress test). 

Edan Instruments, Inc. is one of the leading medical equipment manufacturers in China. Located in Shenzhen, a major electronic center where talent and productivity converge, Edan is home to more than 500 employees working in R&D, manufacturing and marketing.