Welch Allyn Diatek 600, Technical Manual

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Diatek, A Welch Allyn Company
20 Model 600
Rectal Temperature Measurement
Exchange the blue oral probe for the red rectal probe by removing the connector plug from the
thermometer and the probe from the storage channel. Complete the exchange by placing the rectal
probe in the storage channel and plugging the connector into the thermometer.
Load a probe cover and observe the thermometer start up display as in the oral procedure.
Separate the buttocks with one hand. Apply lubricant if necessary. Using the other hand, gently insert
the probe only 1 cm (3/8 inch). The insertion depth should be less in infants and small children.
Tilt the probe so the tip is touching tissue and continue to keep the buttocks separated.
Monitor Mode Operation
Monitor mode operation is normally used for longer term monitoring or when difficult situations prevent
accurate temperatures from being taken in the predict mode. The probe must be in place against
tissue for at least 3 minutes for accurate temperature measurement. Because of ambient temperature
influence and other factors, monitoring temperatures may not be identical to predict temperatures. The
fluctuation in temperature is the important standard to be observed during monitoring.
To take a temperature in the monitor mode, set the normal/monitor switch to the monitor position.
Insert the continuous monitor probe connector. Connect the desired sensor type to the thermometer
causing the 6 second display test to appear. Verify that no display symbols are missing and then attach
the probe to the patient as required. Once the temperature readout has been allowed 3 minutes to
stabilize, the patient may be continuously monitored as long as is necessary.
The symbol “M” on the display indicates that the unit is operating in monitor mode. The Model 600 will
turn off after 5 minutes if a temperature above 84.0 °F (28.9 °C) is not sensed.
Backlight Operation
The display backlight is used to allow the display to be read in poorly lighted areas. This function
should not be used unnecessarily as it will shorten the thermometer battery life.
Pressing the backlight switch any time the thermometer function is active will cause the backlight to
turn on as long as the button is being pressed. In the predict mode, activating the backlight prior to the
horn sounding causes the backlight to activate for 5 seconds after the horn sounds.
Pulse Timer
The pulse timer may be used to determine a patient’s pulse or respiration rate.
Press the pulse timer switch once the pulse or breath has been located. The timer will beep at 0, 15,
and 30 seconds. The number of pulses or breaths noted in 15 seconds should be multiplied by 4 to
obtain the pulse or respiration rate per minute.
The number of pulses or breaths noted in 30 seconds should be multiplied by 2 for the pulse or
respiration rate per minute.
The timer may be restarted at any time by pressing the pulse timer switch.
°F/°C Conversion
The °F/°C switch may be changed at any time to allow reading in Fahrenheit or Celsius scales.