Mindray VS 8A, Operator'S Manual

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Ensure that probe covers are disposed of according to local regulations or
hospital's requirements.
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Accuracy verification of the temperature module is required every two years
or according to your hospital’s policy. Please contact our Customer Service if
accuracy verification is needed.
NOTE
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Patient actions may interfere with oral temperature readings. Ingesting hot
or cold liquids, eating food, chewing gum, brushing teeth, smoking, or
performing strenuous activities may affect temperature readings for up to 20
minutes after the activity has ended.
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In the axillary mode, the probe shall directly contact with patient’s skin.
Measuring through patient’s clothes or long-term exposure of patient’s
armpit to the air may result in inaccurate temperature reading.
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Choose appropriate probe according to patient type and measurement site.
Using the incorrect probe may cause patient's discomfort and inaccurate
measurements.
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Improper use of probe may also cause patient's discomfort and inaccurate
measurements.
10.3.1 Measuring Temp
10.3.1.1 Selecting Measuring Site
The temperature module can be configured with 2 types of temperature probe:
The blue oral/axillary probe shall only be used with blue probe well, while the red rectal
probe shall only be used with red well.
Be sure to select correct probe according to the measurement site.
For adult and pediatric patients, when oral/axillary probe is used, the measurement site
will automatically be set to
Oral . You can change the site in Temp area.
For neonatal patients, when oral/axillary probe is used, the measurement site will
automatically be set to
Axillary . The measurement site cannot be changed.
Type Color Patient Category Measurement Site
Oral/axillary Red Adult, pediatric Oral, axillary
Neonate Axillary
Rectal Blue Adult, pediatric Rectal