Mindray VS 8A, Operator'S Manual

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Alternate sites when temporal artery or behind ear are unavailable:
■ Femoral artery: slowly slide the probe across groin.
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Lateral thoracic artery: slowly scan side-to-side in the area, midway between the
axilla and the nipple.
10.5.2.2 Taking a Temperature on an Infant
To take a temperature on an infant, follow this procedure:
1. Place probe flush on center of forehead and depress button. Keeping button
depressed, slowly slide probe mid-line across forehead to the hair line.
2. Release button remove from head and read measurement.
NOTE
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The preferred site is the temporal artery area. Unless visibly diaphoretic, one
measurement here is typically all that is required.
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If the temporal artery is covered, then the area behind the ear, if exposed, can
be an alternate site.
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Measure straight across the forehead and not down side of face.
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Brush the hair aside if covering the area to be measured. Measurement site
must be exposed.
10.5.2.3 Taking a Temperature on an Adult
To take a temperature on an adult, follow this procedure:
1. Slide across forehead. Place probe flush on center of forehead and depress button.
Keeping button depressed slowly slide probe mid-line across forehead to the hair
line.
2. Slide behind ear. Keeping button depressed, lift probe from forehead, touch
behind ear halfway down the mastoid process and slide down to the soft
depression behind the earlobe.
3. Release button and read measurement.
NOTE
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Measure only the up-side on a patient in a lateral position. The down-side will
be insulated preventing the heat from dissipating, resulting in falsely high
readings.
Temporal Artery Area Behind the Ear