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PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL DRAFT 5 Feb 04
WARNING:
Use only the skin temperature probes with reflective probe covers supplied by the
manufacturer. Failure to do so could result in infant injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Do not place objects between the infant and the warmer module that block heat transfer and
absorb heat. The heater will directly heat the objects instead of the patient. Infant injury could
occur.
WARNING:
Locate the skin temperature probe so that the skin around the sensor is in direct line with the
heat from the warmer module. If the location is shadowed, such as by the infant's body,
overheating and possible burning of the infant's skin could occur.
WARNING:
The skin temperature probe must be in direct contact with the skin to provide accurate
monitoring of the infant's skin temperature. Failure to maintain direct skin contact could result in
overheating and possible burning.
WARNING:
Check the infant's condition at least every 15 min for correct sensor attachment and for signs of
overheating. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent false temperature indications, place the skin
temperature probe at least 3.8 cm (1½") from any
transcutaneous monitor (TcPO
cover the skin temperature probe with a reflective probe
cover. Do not place the skin temperature probe on an
area previously used by a TcPO
Infant injury could occur.
3. Attach the skin temperature probe to the infant:
a. Before the probe is placed on the skin, thoroughly
clean and dry the skin area around the probe.
b. Place the probe on the infant's abdomen, halfway
between the xyphoid and the umbilicus. If the infant is
prone, locate the skin temperature probe on the infant's
back.
c. Place the metal side of the probe in direct contact with
the skin.
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