Lepu Medical AIView 12V, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 12 Monitoring Temperature (Temp)
12.1 Introduction
The patient’s body temperature can be measured by means of a
thermistor probe (a semiconductor whose resistance changes with
temperature). Very small amount of constant current is applied to the
temperature probe to avoid self-heating. The voltage across the
thermistor is measured, and further converted into a temperature
reading according to the temperature-resistance characteristic for a
specific type of thermistor.
Up to two temperature sites can be monitored simultaneously and
the difference (
△
T) between two measured sites is calculated.
Temperature monitoring is intended for adult, pediatric and neonatal
patients.
12.2 Safety Information
Caution
Verify that the probe detecting function works correctly before monitoring.
Remove the temperature probe cable from the temperature probe
connector, and check that the monitor can display the alarm message
[Temp 1 sensor off] or [Temp 2 sensor off] and give alarm tones correctly.
Caution
When unplugging the probe, be sure to hold the head of the connector and
pull it out.
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Note
There is a range of normal body temperature. At the same time, the
temperature of different measurement sites is different. Therefore, the
readings of different sites should not be compared directly.
12.3 Temp Display
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