Mindray VS-900, Operator'S Manual

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Monitoring Temp
The monitor can measure temperature with any one of the following temperature
modules:

SmarTemp
TM
module

THP79JU ear thermometer

Convidien Genius
TM
2 tympanic tethered thermometer
10.1 Monitoring Temp with SmarTemp™ Module
The SmarTemp™ Temp module is intended for monitoring oral, axillary and rectal
temperature of adult and pediatric patients and axillary temperature of neonatal patients.
Temperature can be measured in either Predictive mode or Monitor mode. The default is
Predictive mode.
WARNING

Do not take oral temperature on the infant (0-3 years).

Do not take rectal temperature on the neonate (0-28 days).

Use only the specified temperature probe and probe cover. Using other probe
or probe cover, or not using probe cover may cause damage to the monitor or
failure to meet the declared specifications in this manual.

The temperature probe cover is disposable. Re-use of probe cover may result in
patient cross-contamination.

Use disposable probe covers for temperature measurement. Failure to use a
probe cover can cause inaccurate temperature readings, and patient
cross-contamination.

Check the disposable probe cover for damage before using. Never use any
probe cover for temperature measurement in case of damage or contamination.

Be careful to avoid damaging the temperature probe. Place the temperature
probe in the probe well if not in use.

Prior to taking a temperature, instruct the patient not to bite down on the
probe, as patient injury and damage to the probe may result.

In the rectal mode, incorrect probe placement may result in bowel perforation.

Wash hands after temperature is taken. This will significantly reduce the risk of
cross contamination and nosocomial contamination.

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