Accutorr V Operating Instructions
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Operation
Temperature Measurement
FIGURE 3-19
Example TEMP SETUP dialog
4.
Press
5.
Once the property is highlighted, press
(18) to select it.
6.
Press
(19) to change the choice in the field.
7.
Once the desired choice is displayed, press
8.
Repeat steps 4 to 7 as needed.
9.
Once the choices are set, press
(12) to exit the TEMP SETUP dialog.
CAUTION:
Selecting the incorrect PATIENT SIZE (see Section 3.5.2)
and/or TEMP POSITION may result in an inaccurate
temperature measurement.
3.12.2
Applying a Probe Cover (SmarTemp)
1.
To open the probe cover box, remove the “tear out” tab on the end of the box top.
2.
Place the box of probe covers into the thermometer module holder with the opening to
the bottom.
3.
Remove the probe from the sheath. This turns on the thermometer.
4.
Insert the probe into a probe cover in the box, and push firmly on the cap of the probe
handle until the probe cover snaps into place.
WARNING: Use only authorized single use disposable probe covers
The two types of TEMP probe are: oral/axillary probe (blue) and rectal probe (red). Use the
blue oral/axillary probe only with the blue probe sheath. Use the red rectal probe only with
red probe sheath.
3.12.3
Taking an Oral Temperature Measurement
To measure Oral Temperature.
1.
Verify that the oral/axillary probe is connected to the probe connector, and the indicator
lamp illuminates to indicate that TEMP module is operating.
