Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 77

Directions for use
Temperature mode selection
The monitor with the temperature module takes a patient temperature in either Predictive (Normal)
or Direct mode. The default setting is the Predictive mode.
Predictive mode
Is a one-time measurement that takes a temperature in approximately 6 to 15 seconds. Removing
the probe from the probe well, loading a probe cover, and holding the probe tip in place at the
measurement site initiates a Predictive mode measurement. The monitor sounds a tone to indicate
the end of a predictive measurement.
Direct mode
WARNING Patient illness or cross-contamination may result from improper
placement of oral and rectal temperature probes in the probe wells.
• Place only oral probes, identified by a blue ejection button at the top of the probe, in
the blue probe wells.
• Place only rectal probes, identified by a red ejection button at the top of the probe, in
the red probe wells.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. Never take an axillary temperature
through the patient's clothing. Carefully place the probe in the axilla, avoiding
contact with other objects or material. Always verify direct contact between the
probe cover and skin.
WARNING Patient injury risk. When taking rectal temperatures, insert the probe
tip only 5/8 inch (approximately 1.5 cm) inside the rectum of adults and only 3/8 inch
(approximately 1 cm) inside the rectum of children to avoid the risk of bowel
perforation.
WARNING Never use a damaged temperature probe. The thermometer consists
of high-quality precision parts and should be protected from severe impact or
shock. Do not use the thermometer if you notice any signs of damage to the probe
or monitor. If the thermometer probe is dropped or damaged, remove it from use
and have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Caution Inaccurate measurement risk. Patient activities such as strenuous
exercise, ingesting hot or cold liquids, eating, chewing gum or mints, brushing teeth,
or smoking may affect oral temperature measurements for up to 20 minutes.
Caution Inaccurate measurement risk. Always use new probe covers taken from
the monitor's probe cover box holder to ensure accurate temperature
measurements. Probe covers taken from other places or that haven't stabilized in
temperature may result in inaccurate temperature measurements.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. To ensure optimal accuracy, always
confirm that the correct mode and site are selected.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Do not exceed the recommended temperature
measurement durations in Direct mode. Continuous measurement durations of 3
minutes at the oral and rectal sites and 5 minutes at the axillary site are
recommended for accurate measurement. Do not continuously measure beyond 10
minutes in any mode.
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