Medela Apgar Mode D'emploi page 3

Intended use
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The Medela Apgar Timer will sound a buzzer for the duration of 3 seconds
at intervals of 1, 5, and 10 minutes, thereby allowing the user to take the
Apgar scores at precise intervals. The Medela Apgar Timer is simple, prac-
tical and very helpful because even hospital staff can determine emergen-
cies and can take the necessary steps in the labour room. The one-minute
value of the Apgar-score is an indicator for acute potential dangers to the
newborn, a help for the first care and reanimation. The five-minute value
can indicate that a hypoxie is present or a lack of first care of the baby. The
ten-minute value is another indicator for the primary adaptation of the baby.
In addition, the exact time of birth can be stored for later retrieval.
Contraindications
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No contraindications are currently known.
Warnings/Safety instructions
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The Apgar Timer may not be used in environments where there is a risk of
explosion.
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