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FEATURES AND OPTIONS
FEATURES AND OPTIONS
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Normal Use Operating Instructions
CAUTION:
Use only IVAC
®
P850A Probe Covers with the
TURBO TEMP™ Thermometer. The size, shape, and thermal
characteristics of the probe covers can affect the performance of
the instrument. Inaccurate readings or retention problems may
occur unless IVAC
®
probe covers are used. To avoid cross
contamination, use each cover only once.
For oral temperature measurement use the blue, oral probe.
Insert the probe completely and firmly into a probe cover to
ensure a secure fit (see Figure 3). Failure to firmly install the
probe cover may result in the probe cover becoming loose
or disengaging during use. Be careful not to press the
probe ejection button (where the cord exits the
probe) as this might loosen or eject the probe cover.
1. Have patient open mouth slightly. Holding the probe loosely,
place the probe tip into the sublingual pocket where
the richest blood supply is located (see Figures 4 and 5).
2. Hold the probe during the entire temperature measurement
process (see Figure 6) and
keep the probe tip in contact
with tissue at all times. Do not allow patient to
reposition or hold the probe.
Temperatures in the mouth can vary as much as 3°F from the relatively cool hard palate
to the warm sublingual area. To take an accurate oral temperature reading, place the
thermometer tip in either the right or left posterior pocket (heat pocket) at the base of
the tongue.
Figure 4 - Examples of the Temperature Variations at the Floor of the Mouth
Oral Temperature Measurement
Figure 3 - Installing Probe Cover
Figure 5 - Side View
NORMAL USE
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Figure 6 - Oral Temperature Measurement
CAUTION:
If a patient’s temperature is below 96.0 ° F, the
unit will automatically switch from the normal mode into the
monitor mode within 60 seconds. MONITOR MODE will be
displayed and a correct final temperature reading may require 3
minutes or longer. The unit will not beep at final temperature. It
will continue to monitor the patient’s temperature until the probe
is removed from the patient and returned to the storage well.