GE b30, User'S Reference Manual

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B30 Patient Monitor
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Combining different temperatures
The monitor displays the difference between different temperatures if they are displayed in the
same digit field. differences (T2-T1,) are displayed in the temperature digit field if you choose
them in the same digit field. For example, to display T1+T2:
1.
Press the
Monitor Setup
key and select Screen Setup .
2. Select Digit Fields .
3. Select T1+T2 to one of the lower fields.
Testing temperature
The temperature measurement functioning is automatically tested periodically. During the
test, the message ‘Performing temp test’ is displayed. If the test fails, the monitor displays the
message ‘Temperature error’.
Changing temperature units
You can select the temperature unit to be either degrees Centigrade or degrees Fahrenheit:
1.
Press the
Others
key.
2. Temp Setup - Unit .
3. Select the unit (°C or °F) with the ComWheel.
Checklist
Check that:
•
Temperature adapter cable is properly inserted into the connector in the module, and the
probe is inserted into the adapter cable.
•
Temperature probe is positioned correctly.
•
Temperature is selected for screen through
Monitor Setup
- Screen Setup .