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NOTE: After removing the probe from the isolation chamber, the Install/Remove Probe Cover icon
will flash to
remind you to apply a new probe cover. A new probe cover must be applied in order to take a measurement.
After you withdraw the probe from the isolation chamber and apply a probe cover, the thermometer begins working
automatically. You will see the Human Thermometry Mode icon illuminated on your display with the appropriate
arrow illuminated (i.e., pointing to the mouth on right side of head for oral temperature taking). Press the Site button
on your thermometer unit to switch between Oral and Axillary mode.
Oral Temperature Taking
Insert the probe tip under the tongue on one side or the other. Ask the patient to close his mouth. Hold the probe in
place until there is a long beep and the temperature reading displays.
Axillary Temperature Taking
With the patient’s arm uplifted, place the probe tip into the patient’s
armpit, directly on the skin. Ask the patient to
lower his arm and hold still. Hold the probe perpendicular to the arm until there is a long beep and the temperature
reading displays.
Rectal Temperature Taking
Apply lubricant to the probe cover
and insert it gently into the patient’s rectu
m only one-half inch to three-fourth inch
(12 mm to 19 mm) for adults or one-fourth to one-half inch (6 mm to 13 mm) for children. Hold the probe still until
there is a long beep and the temperature reading displays.
