Mindray Accutorr 7, Operator'S Manual

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Accutorr 7 Operator’s Manual 10 - 3
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Oral/Axillary probe: this probe type is intended for taking oral or axillary
temperature of adult and pediatric patients, or axillary temperature for neonatal
patients
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Rectal probe:
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this probe type is intended for taking rectal temperature for adult and pediatric
patients
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When oral/axillary probe is used, the measurement site will automatically be set to
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Oral ]. You can change the site in [ Temp Setup ] menu.
10.2.2 Taking a Temperature in Predictive Mode
1. Make sure that the probe is placed in the probe well.
2. Make sure that the temperature measurement type and site settings are correct.
3. Remove the probe from the probe well and insert it into a cover in the probe cover
pack. Press the probe handle down firmly until the cover engages with the probe.
The temperature module starts to warm up when the probe is taken out of the
probe well. The message "Temp Warming Up" displays in Temp parameter area.
The warming up time is about 2 seconds at room temperature. The monitor
sounds two beeps and displays the message "Temp Prediction Ready" on the
screen when warm-up is complete. Then you can place the probe at the
measurement site.
4. Place the probe at the measurement site and wait until the measurement
stabilizes. When the dynamic symbol
appears, it indicates that the monitor
starts to take the measurement.
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When taking an oral temperature, apply the probe under the patient’s
tongue from either side of the mouth. Make sure that the probe reaches the
rear sublingual pocket. Have the patient close his/her lips to hold the probe.
Use your hand to hold the probe in place
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Make sure that the probe contacts
with the patient’s oral tissue throughout the measurement.
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When taking an axillary temperature, lift the patient’s arm to expose the
entire armpit. Apply the probe as high as possible in the armpit. Check that
the probe tip is completely surrounded by the axillary tissue. Lower the
patient’s arm so that it is tightly placed at the patient’s side. Keep the
patient’s arm and the probe in place throughout the measurement.
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When taking a rectal temperature, separate the patient's buttocks with one
hand, and gently glide the probe 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) inside the rectum with the
other hand. For pediatric patients, the depth of insertion is less. Tilt the
probe so that it always contacts with patient’s tissue. Lubricant can be used
in rectal mode.
The monitor sounds a beep when the temperature measurement is complete.
5. Withdraw the probe. Firmly press the ejection button on the top of the probe to
eject the probe cover. Replace the probe into the probe well.