Mindray VS-900, Operator'S Manual

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10-3
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Oral/Axillary probe: This type of probe is intended for taking oral or axillary
temperature of adult and pediatric patients, or axillary temperature of neonatal
patient.
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Rectal probe: This type of probe is intended for taking rectal temperature of
adult and pediatric patient.
When oral/axillary probe is used, the measurement site will automatically be set to [
Oral ].
You can change the site in [ Temp Setup ] menu.
10.1.2.4
Taking a Temperature in Predictive Mode
1. Verify that the probe is placed in the probe well.
2. Verify that the temperature measurement type and site are correct.
3. Unplug the probe from the probe well and insert it into a cover in the probe cover
pack. Press the probe handle down firmly until the cover engages with the probe.
The temperature module starts to warm up when the probe is taken out. The
message "Temp Warming Up" displays in Temp parameter area. The warming up time
is about 2 seconds in room temperature. The monitor issues two beeps and provides
the message "Temp Prediction Ready" on the screen when warm-up is complete.
Then you can place the probe at measurement site.
4. Place the probe at measurement site and wait till the measurement stabilizes. When
the dynamic symbol appears, it indicates that the monitor starts to take the
measurement.
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When taking an oral temperature, apply the probe under the patient’s tongue
from either side of the mouth. Verify that the probe reaches the rear sublingual
pocket. Have the patient close his/her lips to hold the probe. Hold the probe in
place. Make sure that the probe contacts with the patient’s oral tissue
throughout the measurement.
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When taking an axillary temperature, lift the patient’s arm to expose the entire
armpit. Apply the probe as high as possible in the armpit. Check that the probe
tip is completely surrounded by the axillary tissue. Lower the patient’s arm so
that it is tightly placed at the patient side. Keep the patient’s arm and the probe
in place throughout the measurement.
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When taking a rectal temperature, separate patient's buttocks with one hand,
and the probe 1.5 cm inside the rectum with the other hand. For pediatric
patient, depth of insertion shall be less. Tilt the probe so that it always contacts
with patient’s tissue. Lubricant can be used in rectal mode.
The monitor will give a beep as the temperature measurement is complete. The
temperature reading displays continuously until the probe is taken out from the
probe well.
5. Withdraw the probe. Press firmly the ejection button on the top of the probe to eject
the probe cover. Replace the probe into the probe well.