Temperature Measurement (Optional)
Operation
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Accutorr Plus™ Operating Instructions
3.11.3
How to take Oral, Rectal, and Axillary Temperatures
1.
ORAL TEMPERATURES - Using the BLUE oral probe assembly, place the probe tip firmly
in the sublingual pocket next to the frenulum linguae (the vertical fold of tissue in the
middle of the tongue) toward the back of the mouth.
NOTE:
Accurate temperatures can only be obtained in the “heat
pocket” at this location. Temperatures in other locations in
the mouth may vary by two degrees F (one degree C) or
more. Hold the probe steady in this location. The patient’s
mouth must be closed for the measurement. The
thermometer reading will begin to flash, then will indicate
the rising temperature as the measurement proceeds.
FIGURE 3-7
Probe Placement for Oral Temperatures
2.
The display will stop flashing and a beep tone is generated when the final temperature
has been reached. The final reading will be displayed for approximately 1 minute.
3.
Remove the probe from the patient’s mouth, and discard the used probe cover by
pressing on the button on the probe handle. Discard the used probe cover according to
standard hospital procedures.
4.
After the Accutorr Plus records the patient’s temperature, replace the probe in the probe
chamber (50). Wait at least 60 seconds before taking another temperature to allow
probe to cool down.
FIGURE 3-8
Probe Placement for Rectal Temperatures
Frenulum
Linguae
Sublingual
Pocket
Probe
Tip
