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Taking an Axillary Temperature
Taking an Axillary Temperature
Taking an Axillary Temperature
Taking an Axillary Temperature
1.
Remove the blue probe from its holder and secure a
disposable cover on it. The probe pre-heating process
begins with the flashing display of the type of
measurement,
.
2.
Briefly (less than 2 seconds) press the temperature mode
select button until it displays
for axillary.
3.
After a few seconds, the device will beep to signify that the probe is ready for
placement. After the beep, lift the patient’s upper arm and place the probe high
under the patient’s axilla. Apply pressure gently to assure good contact between the
probe and axilla, and make sure there is no interference such as clothing. Hold the
probe in place so that its tip maintains tissue contact. Place the arm by the patient’s
side. During measurement, a “traveling dash”
is displayed.
Note that proper placement of the probe is essential to the accuracy of the
measurement.
4.
After 10-15 seconds, a long beep signals the end of the measurement cycle. The
temperature will display for two minutes or until you initiate a new measurement.
5.
Remove the probe, discard the probe cover and place back in the probe holder. Note
the temperature reading.
Taking a Rectal Temperature
Taking a Rectal Temperature
Taking a Rectal Temperature
Taking a Rectal Temperature
1.
Remove the blue probe and well by sliding the pieces upward until they detach.
2.
Place the red probe in the holder of the red well and the
probe connector in the notched space as shown to the
right (see page 37 for detailed instructions). Slide the red
well vertically onto the back of the module thus replacing
the blue well.
3.
Assist patient into a prone (facedown) position and ensure that the patient is relaxed.
Notched space/ Probe connector