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Possible reasons for a failure to predict are the following:
•
The measured temperature is too high or
•
The ambient temperature too low or
•
The temperature measurement varies too much during the prediction period.
Be sure that the probe tip is fully covered by the axilla and the arm, and that it is not
touching any clothing.
If a probe position error occurs during the temperature determination, the temperature
displays “P”.
Rectal Measurement
1. Remove the temperature probe from the probe well.
The temperature probe runs a self-test, displaying ‘888.8’ for a few seconds.
When it is ready for use, the monitor clears the temperature display. “rEC”
appears in the temperature display.
2. Load a probe cover onto the probe.
3. Apply a thin coat of water-based lubricant to the probe tip.
4. Separate the patient’s buttocks with one hand.
5. Insert the probe tip 1 centimeter (3/8-inch) inside the rectal sphincter. Tilt the
probe slightly to ensure good tissue contact, and keep the buttocks separated
throughout the duration of the measurement.
When the temperature prediction is complete (usually about 10 seconds later),
the
monitor
brie
fl
y sounds a tone and displays the temperature reading, which
persists for one minute.
Note:
Use only a red-capped probe for rectal temperatures.
Note:
During the measurement period, the temperature window displays a “walking
box”—a box with the sides illuminated sequentially. When the measurement
is complete, the monitor sounds a tone and displays the measurement in the
temperature
window.
6. Remove the probe.
7. Eject the probe cover by pressing the ejection button, and hygienically
dispose
of
it.
8. Return the probe into the probe well.
If a probe position error occurs during the temperature determination, the temperature
displays “P”.
Temper
atur
e Monitoring
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