Which Avalon fetal monitors
are right for you?
Fetal monitor comparison chart
Philips Avalon FM20 and FM40 monitors provide comprehensive external fetal monitoring, as well as optional noninvasive maternal vital signs. The Avalon FM30 and FM50 monitors both add internal fetal monitoring. This chart can help you decide which mix of Avalon FM monitors is best for your labor and delivery department.
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| Care stage | Antepartum | Intrapartum | Antepartum | Intrapartum |
| Patient type | Fetal and maternal | Fetal and maternal | Fetal and maternal | Fetal and maternal |
| ECG | MECG | DECG, MECG | MECG | DECG, MECG |
| Waveforms | No | Standard | No | Standard |
| External fetal parameters | US, Toco | US, Toco | US, Toco | US, Toco |
| Twin capability | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Triplets capability | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Internal fetal parameters | N/A | DECG, IUP | N/A | DECG, IUP |
| Maternal parameters | MECG, Pulse. | MECG, Pulse. | MECG, NIBP, Pulse, SpO2 | MECG, NIBP, Pulse, SpO2 |
| Smart Pulse technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cross channel verification | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fetal movement profile | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| System interface | Serial, LAN (optional) | Serial, LAN (optional) | Serial, LAN | Serial, LAN |
| PS/2 interfaces | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| USB interfaces | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Monitor screen display | 6.5" (16.51 cm) | 6.5" (16.51 cm) | 6.5" (16.51 cm) | 6.5" (16.51 cm) |
| Touch screen operation | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Video out interface | N/A | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| External touch interface | N/A | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Rear interface for Avalon CL | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| NST timer | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| NST trace interpretation (optional) | For up to three FHRs | For up to three FHRs | For up to three FHRs | For up to three FHRs |
| Data buffer (standard) | Minimal 7 hours | Minimal 7 hours | Minimal 7 hours | Minimal 7 hours |
| Battery operating time (optional) | Minimal 4 hours | Minimal 4 hours | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) | 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) | < 19.8 lbs (< 9.0 kg) | < 19.8 lbs (< 9.0 kg) |
| Weight with battery option | 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) | 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) | N/A | N/A |
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| Care stage Antepartum |
| Patient type Fetal and maternal |
| ECG MECG |
| Waveforms No |
| External fetal parameters US, Toco |
| Twin capability Standard |
| Triplets capability Optional |
| Internal fetal parameters N/A |
| Maternal parameters MECG, Pulse. |
| Smart Pulse technology Standard |
| Cross channel verification Standard |
| Fetal movement profile Standard |
| System interface Serial, LAN (optional) |
| PS/2 interfaces Optional |
| USB interfaces Optional |
| Monitor screen display 6.5" (16.51 cm) |
| Touch screen operation Standard |
| Video out interface N/A |
| External touch interface N/A |
| Rear interface for Avalon CL 2 |
| NST timer Standard |
| NST trace interpretation (optional) For up to three FHRs |
| Data buffer (standard) Minimal 7 hours |
| Battery operating time (optional) Minimal 4 hours |
| Weight 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) |
| Weight with battery option 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) |
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| Care stage Intrapartum |
| Patient type Fetal and maternal |
| ECG DECG, MECG |
| Waveforms Standard |
| External fetal parameters US, Toco |
| Twin capability Standard |
| Triplets capability Optional |
| Internal fetal parameters DECG, IUP |
| Maternal parameters MECG, Pulse. |
| Smart Pulse technology Standard |
| Cross channel verification Standard |
| Fetal movement profile Standard |
| System interface Serial, LAN (optional) |
| PS/2 interfaces Optional |
| USB interfaces Optional |
| Monitor screen display 6.5" (16.51 cm) |
| Touch screen operation Standard |
| Video out interface N/A |
| External touch interface N/A |
| Rear interface for Avalon CL 2 |
| NST timer Standard |
| NST trace interpretation (optional) For up to three FHRs |
| Data buffer (standard) Minimal 7 hours |
| Battery operating time (optional) Minimal 4 hours |
| Weight 11.2 lbs (5.1 kg) |
| Weight with battery option 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) |
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| Care stage Antepartum |
| Patient type Fetal and maternal |
| ECG MECG |
| Waveforms No |
| External fetal parameters US, Toco |
| Twin capability Standard |
| Triplets capability Optional |
| Internal fetal parameters N/A |
| Maternal parameters MECG, NIBP, Pulse, SpO2 |
| Smart Pulse technology Standard |
| Cross channel verification Standard |
| Fetal movement profile Standard |
| System interface Serial, LAN |
| PS/2 interfaces Optional |
| USB interfaces Optional |
| Monitor screen display 6.5" (16.51 cm) |
| Touch screen operation Standard |
| Video out interface Standard |
| External touch interface Optional |
| Rear interface for Avalon CL 2 |
| NST timer Standard |
| NST trace interpretation (optional) For up to three FHRs |
| Data buffer (standard) Minimal 7 hours |
| Battery operating time (optional) N/A |
| Weight < 19.8 lbs (< 9.0 kg) |
| Weight with battery option N/A |
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| Care stage Intrapartum |
| Patient type Fetal and maternal |
| ECG DECG, MECG |
| Waveforms Standard |
| External fetal parameters US, Toco |
| Twin capability Standard |
| Triplets capability Optional |
| Internal fetal parameters DECG, IUP |
| Maternal parameters MECG, NIBP, Pulse, SpO2 |
| Smart Pulse technology Standard |
| Cross channel verification Standard |
| Fetal movement profile Standard |
| System interface Serial, LAN |
| PS/2 interfaces Optional |
| USB interfaces Optional |
| Monitor screen display 6.5" (16.51 cm) |
| Touch screen operation Standard |
| Video out interface Standard |
| External touch interface Optional |
| Rear interface for Avalon CL 2 |
| NST timer Standard |
| NST trace interpretation (optional) For up to three FHRs |
| Data buffer (standard) Minimal 7 hours |
| Battery operating time (optional) N/A |
| Weight < 19.8 lbs (< 9.0 kg) |
| Weight with battery option N/A |
