Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus series Handbuch Seite 18

1. 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.
2. With the correct axillary mode indicator flashing, lift the patient's arm so that
the entire axilla is easily seen. Place the probe as high as possible in the
axilla. Do not allow the probe tip to come into contact with the patient until
the probe is placed in the measurement site. Before this, any contact
between the probe tip and the tissue or other material may cause inaccurate
readings.
3. Verify that the probe tip is completely surrounded by axillary tissue and place
the arm snugly at the patient's side. Hold the patient's arm in this position
and do not allow movement of the arm or probe during the measurement
cycle. Rotating "walking" segments appear on the display, indicating that
measurement is in progress.
4. The unit will beep three times when the final temperature is reached. The
measurement site, temperature scale, and patient temperature will display
on the LCD. The final temperature will remain on the display for 30 seconds.
5. If you cannot correctly measure the patient's temperature in
Normal Mode, the unit will automatically enter Monitor
Mode. In this mode, measurement time is extended. Either
repeat the temperature measurement in Normal Mode in the
opposite axilla or keep the probe in place for five minutes in Monitor Mode.
The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature. Record the
temperature before removing the probe from the site, as the temperature
reading is not maintained in memory.
Long-term continuous monitoring beyond five minutes is not
recommended in the Axillary Mode.
6. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the
patient's axilla. Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on
the top of the probe.
7 . Return the probe to the probe well. The LCD display will go blank.
Probe contact with electrodes, bandages, etc., poor tissue
contact, taking a temperature over clothing, or prolonged
exposure of axilla to ambient air can cause inaccurate
temperature readings.
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