Physio Control LIFEPAK 15, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 4 | Monitoring
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provided with the probes and connector cable for sensor placement instructions, use
instructions, warnings, cautions, and specifications.
IMPORTANT!
The Instructions for Use that are provided with the Measurement Specialties
temperature probes refer to a connector cable that is not compatible with the LIFEPAK 15
monitor/defibrillator. Only use the adapter cable that is approved for use with the
LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator.
Temperature Monitoring Procedure
1. Connect the temperature adapter cable to the TEMP port on the monitor/defibrillator.
2. Connect the temperature probe to the temperature adapter cable.
3. Attach the temperature probe to the patient as described in the temperature probe
Instructions for Use.
Notes:
•
The temperature area on the display is not activated until the monitor/defibrillator detects
a temperature between 24.8° and 45.2°C (76.6° and 113.4°F). To manually activate the
temperature monitoring area, use the
SPEED DIAL
to outline and select the temperature
area on the Home Screen. From the menu, select
ON
.
•
The temperature probe may require 3 minutes to equilibrate after placement on the
patient monitoring site.
4. Confirm that the temperature reading appears and is stable.
5. Use the default label
TEMP
or select one of the user-selectable labels shown in the following
table. To change the label, select the
TEMP
area. From the menu, select
TEMP
. Select a label
from the list.
Table 19 TEMP Labels and Descriptions
LABEL DESCRIPTION
T-esoph Esophageal Temperature
T-naso Nasopharangeal Temperature
T-bladder Bladder Temperature
T-rectal Rectal Temperature
T-skin Skin Temperature