Oral Temperature Measurement; Taking An Oral Temperature - Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus series Handbuch

ORAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well
When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an
oral temperature in approximately 4–6 seconds. The ability of the SureTemp Plus
thermometer to take an accurate oral temperature requires correct user
technique.

TAKING AN ORAL TEMPERATURE

1. Ensure that the oral probe (blue ejection button) and the blue probe well
are installed.
2. Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the
indentations of the probe handle, withdraw the probe from the probe well.
3. Verify that the oral model icon is selected by observing the flashing
head icon on the instrument's display. If this icon is not flashing, press
the Mode Selection button until the head icon appears.
4. Load a probe cover by inserting the probe into a probe cover and
pressing the probe handle down firmly. The probe handle will move slightly to
engage the probe cover.
Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of other manufacturer's
probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature
measurement errors and/or inaccuracy.
5. With the Oral Mode indicator flashing, quickly place the probe tip under the
patient's tongue on either side of the mouth to reach the rear sublingual
pocket. Have the patient close his/her lips around the probe.
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