Patient Monitor User Manual Monitoring Quick TEMP
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6. Do not hand the probe to the patient to place in his or her own mouth.
7. Always hold the probe in place, maintaining tissue contact until temperature is complete.
If necessary, repeat the measurement procedure shown above.
When the monitor enters prediction mode, “- - -” will display in the TEMP parameter area. After
prediction measuring is over, the measuring value displays on the interface.
If the prediction measuring is successfully finished, the monitor enters
Monitor Mode
after 30s;
otherwise the monitor enters
Monitor Mode
immediately after the prediction measuring. The
monitoring state lasts for 10 min, and then the monitor enters waiting state. “-?-” displays in the
TEMP parameter area. Or you can directly enter
Monitor Mode
by selecting
TEMP Setup
>
Monitor Mode
.
15.3.2 Measurements for Rectal Temperatures
1. Ensure that the rectal probe (red probe) and probe well are installed.
2. Remove the red probe from the probe well.
3. Observe the Rectal Mode indicator on the display (flashing lower body icon).
4. Load a probe cover. Apply lubricant if desired.
5. Separate the buttocks and gently insert the probe only 1.5cm (5/8 inch), less for infants and
children.
Measuring Position in Rectal
WARNING
Incorrect insertion can cause bowel perforation.
15.3.3 Measurements for Axillary Temperatures
1. Ensure that the white probe and probe well are installed.
2. Remove the probe from the probe well.
3. Press
TEMP Setup > Measure Pos
and select the Axillary mode.
4. Observe the axillary mode indicator on the display (flashing axillary icon).
5. Load a probe cover.
6. Adjust clothing to visualize the axilla.
7. Avoid folds in the axilla and place the probe tip vertically as high as you can as shown.
8. Place the arm at the patient’s side. Hold in this position without movement of the arm or probe
