Accutorr Plus™ Operating Instructions
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Operation
Temperature Measurement (Optional)
3.11
Temperature Measurement (Optional)
NOTE:
For information on the optional AccuTemp IR Thermometer
Module see the Operating Instructions manual that is
provided with the thermometer, part number 0070-00-
0346.
NOTE:
For information on the optional Welch Allyn Sure Temp Plus
Thermometer, see the Operating Instructions manual that is
provided with the thermometer (Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus
thermometer kit with non-locking bracket — P/N STPLUS).
NOTE:
The Welch Allyn thermometers do not report the
measurements to the Accutorr Plus trend memory.
An optional Predictive Thermometer Module (PTM) is available to connect to the Accutorr
Plus. The Predictive Thermometer provides temperature measurements in approximately 30
seconds. The Predictive Thermometer module takes oral, rectal or axillary temperatures.
For instructions on how to connect the temperature module see section 3.17.
Patient temperature depends upon the site measured. Predictive Thermometers are typically
substituted for mercury thermometers to measure oral, rectal and axillary sites. While
correlation among these various sites is generally good, actual temperature differences
among sites will vary by patient and physiological activity. Consequently, attempts to
estimate the temperature of one site based on the temperature of any other site (e.g., rectal
temperature axillary temperature) have met with less than favorable results.
WARNING: It is essential that a single use disposable probe cover is
used when taking temperature measurements.
3.11.1
Predictive Thermometer Measurements
When the predictive thermometer probe is removed from its holder, the Interval/Elap. Time/
Temp display shows 85°F (29.4°C). This is an internal self test feature. Once the probe is in
place in the patient and the probe detects a temperature greater then 85°F (29.4°C), the
Time/Temp display will begin flashing. When the temperature measurement is complete, the
display will stop flashing and a beep tone is sounded. NOTE: After a measurement allow 60
seconds for the tip to cool before proceeding with the next measurement.
3.11.2
How to Apply the Probe Cover (PTM)
1.
To open probe cover box, remove the “tear out” tab on the end of the box top.
2.
Place the box of probe covers into the holder of the thermometer module with the
opening to the bottom.
3.
Remove the probe from its chamber in the thermometer. This turns on the thermometer.
4.
Insert the probe into a probe cover in the box, and push firmly on the cap of the probe
handle until you feel the probe cover “snap” into place.
CAUTION:
