IVAC 218X, Manual

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FEATURES AND OPTIONS
3. While the patient's temperature is being determined, the
tissue contact pinwheel will appear in the top right corner of
the display and the 26.7°C (80.0°F) will be replaced by an
advancing temperature. Three audible tones indicates that
the measurement is complete, and the patient's temperature
(in degrees and tenths of a degree) will appear on the display
panel. The display will clear as the probe is returned to the
storage well.
4. Observe the displayed temperature and remove the probe
from the patient's mouth. Hold the probe as you would a
syringe and press the probe ejection button at the base of
the probe to eject the used probe cover into a waste
container (see Figure 7).
5. Return the oral (blue) probe to the blue probe storage well.
This will automatically turn off and reset the thermometer for
the next temperature.
6. To recall the last available temperature reading, press the
PULSE TIMER button. DO NOT withdraw the probe from the
storage well as this will cause memory to be erased.
For rectal temperature measurement use the red rectal probe
from the red (rectal) well. Insert the probe completely and firmly
into a cover. Failure to firmly install the probe cover may result in
the probe cover becoming loose or disengaged during use. Be
careful not to press the probe ejection button where the cord
exits the probe as this might loosen or eject the probe cover.
1. Touch the tissue about 1.3 cm (0.5 inch) above the sphincter
muscle and carefully insert the probe, using current hospital
technique for penetration. (The use of a lubricant is optional.)
2. To ensure continuous tissue contact and maximize patient
comfort, hold the probe in position until the audible tone
NORMAL USE
Rectal Temperature Measurement
NOTE: If the probe tip
temperature is higher than
33.3°C (92°F) when taken
out of the probe well, the
thermometer will not be
able to quickly predict the
patient's temperature.
Instead, the thermometer
will automatically go into
Monitor mode.
M ONITO R
M O D E
will then be
displayed. A correct final
temperature reading may
require 3 minutes or
longer. The instrument will
not beep at final
temperature. It will
continue to monitor the
patient's temperature until
the probe is removed from
the patient and returned
to the storage well.
NOTE: If an unusually high or low temperature reading is
obtained, reconfirm the reading before beginning treatment.
NOTE: If there is a long delay from the time the probe is removed
from the probe storage well until it is inserted into the patient's
mouth, it is possible that the instrument will not display a final
temperature. If this occurs, insert the probe into the probe
storage well, remove it again and start a new measurement.
Figure 7 - Probe Ejection