Figure 27. Temperature – Predictive Mode - Schiller Argus VCM Gebrauchsanweisung

Temperature Monitoring
Taking a Predictive Measurement
To take a predictive temperature (Celsius Predictive or Fahrenheit Predictive indicator shall
be on), follow these steps:
Note: Verify that the temperature measurement type is set to predictive. (Indicator 'M' is not
illuminated.)
Oral Measurement
1. Remove the temperature probe from the probe holder. The temperature probe runs a
self-test, displaying '888.8' for a few seconds. When it is ready for use, verify "OrL"
appears in the temperature display. If not, press the Up/Down (+/-) selection buttons
to select Oral or Axillary.
2. Put a new probe cover on the probe tip. Verify that the cover locks into position.
3. Insert the tip of the probe into the mouth—under the tongue and against a sublingual
pocket.
4. Hold the probe in place until the measurement is complete.
When the temperature prediction is complete (usually about 10 seconds later), the
monitor briefly sounds a tone and displays the temperature reading, which persists
for one minute.
Note: Use only a blue-capped probe for oral temperatures.
Note: The probe must remain in steady contact with the sublingual pocket throughout
the measurement period; otherwise, the monitor fails to accurately predict the
temperature.
Note: During the measurement period, the temperature window displays a "walking
box"—a box with the sides illuminated sequentially. When the measurement is
complete, the monitor sounds a tone and displays the measurement in the
temperature window.
5. Eject the probe cover by pressing the ejection button, and hygienically dispose of it.
6. Return the probe into the probe well.
If the monitor cannot make a predicted measurement, it takes a monitored temperature.
(See "Taking a Monitored Measurement" on page 53.)
Possible reasons for a failure to predict are the following:
If a probe position error occurs during the temperature determination, the temperature
display alternates between the measured temperature and "P".
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ARGUS VCM
Temperature
- Predictive Mode (i.e. Celsius)
Figure 27. Temperature – Predictive Mode
The measured temperature is below 94.5°F (27.1°C) for one minute or
The ambient temperature is above 93°F (26.1°C) or
The temperature measurement varies too much during the prediction period.
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