GENIUS
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Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer
The following equivalence modes are available on the GENIUS 2 Infrared Tympanic Electronic Thermometer. Data is
available from Tyco Healthcare/Kendall on request.
Ear:
In ear (EAR) mode, the display will indicate the absolute temperature without adjustment.
Oral:
In oral (ORL) mode, the tympanic temperature is adjusted to display an oral temperature equivalent. Oral Mode = Ear Mode + 0.60°C.
Axillary:
In axillary (AX) mode, the tympanic temperature is adjusted to display an axillary temperature equivalent.
Axillary Mode = Ear Mode + 0.04°C.
** In neonates the axillary equivalence is recommended because it is the current standard in neonates.
Core:
In core (CORE) mode, the tympanic temperature is adjusted to display the core temperature equivalent.
Core Mode = Ear Mode + 1.04°C.
Rectal:
In rectal (REC) mode, the tympanic temperature is adjusted to display the rectal temperature equivalent.
Rectal Mode = Ear Mode + 1.16°C.
Probe Covers
The GENIUS 2 Thermometer utilizes a single use disposable probe cover during temperature measurement. The probe cover
was designed especially for use with the GENIUS 2 Thermometer. The use of probe covers produced by any company except
Tyco Healthcare/Kendall will result in erroneous temperature measurement. In order to aid in infection prevention and control,
always install a new probe cover prior to taking a temperature. The probe covers are contained in a cassette that is located in the
thermometer base. To load a probe cover on the thermometer, firmly insert the probe tip into the probe cover. When installed on
the thermometer, the probe cover membrane should be smooth with no holes, tears, or wrinkles. After the patient temperature has
been taken, eject the probe cover by pressing the eject button and then dispose of properly.
Temperature Measurement
1. Remove the GENIUS 2 Thermometer from the base.
2. Inspect the probe lens. If any debris is present, clean the probe tip per the directions in
Section VII, Cleaning. If the probe tip is clean, proceed to step 3.
3. Install a probe cover by firmly inserting the probe tip into a probe cover. After the probe
cover is installed, the thermometer will perform a system reset. The thermometer will then
display dashes, the equivalence mode, and the thermometer icon.
4. Inspect the probe cover to make sure it is fully seated (no space between cover and tip base)
and no holes, tears, or wrinkles are present in the plastic film.
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