Rectal Temperature Measurement - Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus series Handbuch

RECTAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Using Probe with Red Ejection Button and Red Probe Well
When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures
rectal temperature in approximately 10–13 seconds.
TAKING A RECTAL TEMPERATURE
1. Ensure that the rectal probe (red ejection button) and the red probe well
are installed. The instrument will only operate in Rectal Mode when the red
rectal probe and 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. Observe the flashing lower-body icon on the unit's display. 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.
4. With the Rectal Mode indicator flashing, separate the patient's buttocks with
one hand. Using the other hand, gently insert the probe only 1.5 cm (5/8 in.)
inside the rectum (less for infants and children). The use of a lubricant is
optional.
Incorrect insertion of probe can cause bowel perforation.
5. Tilt the probe so that the tip of the probe is in contact with tissue. Keep the
hand separating the buttocks in place, and hold the probe in place throughout
the measurement process. Rotating "walking" segments appear on the
display, indicating that measurement is in progress.
6. 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
7 . 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 or
keep the probe in place for three minutes in Monitor Mode.
The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature. Record the
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