Vital Signs Monitor User Manual Monitoring TEMP
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8.
If three short beeps are heard, it means the unit switched to Monitoring Mode for this
temperature only.
9.
Two beeps are sounded when measurement is complete and the final temperature is
displayed.
10.
Eject the used cover into a bio-waste container by pushing top button.
Rectal Temperature Taking
1.
Make certain that the Red isolation chamber/probe unit is attached.
2.
Withdraw the probe and apply a probe cover. Thermometer turns on automatically a beep
will be heard when the probe completes warm-up.
3.
Apply lubrication if desired.
4.
Insert the probe into the patient’s rectum. To ensure proper tissue contact, angle the probe
slightly after insertion.*
5.
Depth of insertion is recommended at 1/2” to 3/4” (12 mm ~ 19 mm) for adults and 1/4” to
1/2” (6 mm ~ 13 mm) for children.
6.
If three short beeps are heard, it means the unit switched to Monitoring Mode for this
temperature only.
7.
Two beeps are sounded when measurement is complete and the final temperature is
displayed.
8.
Eject the used cover into a bio-waste container by pushing top button.
NOTE:
1 Probe movement during a measurement can affect the thermometer’s ability to
measure the site temperature and may lengthen the time required to obtain a
reading.
2 If a beep is not heard 10 seconds after withdrawing the probe from the probe well
and starting temperature measurement in Predictive Mode or Quick Predictive Mode,
check the physical connection of the F3000 module.
14.2.6 TEMP Setup for F3000 Module
In
TEMP SETUP
window, the following settings are available:
MEASURE MODE
: Set the measuring mode to
PREDICT
,
QUICK PREDICT
or
MONITOR
.
MEASURE POS
: Set the measuring position to
ORAL
,
AXILLARY
or
RECTAL
.
Low Temp. Mode
: Activate /deactivate the Low Temp. Mode by setting it to
ON
/
OFF
.
