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7. See Sections 3.7 and 3.8 for recommendations of number of SEM readings to complete
for an assessment.
8. Reset the SEM Scanner 200 between each anatomical location and patient. Pressing the
Action Button
display. The display will show a value of zero (0.0) for the SEM Value (see Figure 10 and
see Section 3.9).
➢ If the SEM Scanner 200 is not reset to zero (0.0), the ∆ value from
the previous evaluation (anatomical location or prior patient) could
be used to calculate the ∆ value on the next anatomical location or
patient . This will give you a wrong ∆ value for that evaluation.
9. To minimize skin irritation from exposure to the cleaning and disinfecting agent, users
should use gloves and wear an apron when cleaning and disinfecting the device between
uses. Users should always follow cleaning agent manufacturers' instructions. Users may
also clean patients' assessed anatomical locations after scanning in accordance with your
facility's procedure for cleaning patients skin surfaces.
10. Check that the device has been reset before cleaning and disinfecting the device. Perform
cleaning and disinfection procedure between each patient. See Section 4 for Cleaning and
Disinfection Instructions.
Figure 11. SEM Scanner Acquiring Heel Reading
for approximately one second will clear the numbers from the
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