Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 78

72 Patient monitoring
Provides continual temperature measurements. For oral and rectal measurements, it is
recommended to measure temperature until the temperature stabilizes or for 3 minutes. For axillary
measurements, it is recommended to measure temperature until the temperature stabilizes or for 5
minutes. The monitor changes to Direct mode approximately 60 seconds after the probe is removed
from the probe well.
After 10 minutes of using the Direct mode, the monitor generates a technical alarm condition and
clears the measurement.
Take a temperature in the Predictive mode
1. Remove the temperature probe from the probe well.
The monitor sounds a tone as it enters the ready state.
2. Insert the probe into a new probe cover and press the probe handle down firmly.
3. Touch the Temperature site control
pediatric axillary, or adult axillary.
4. Hold the probe tip in place at the measurement site.
For oral temperatures, place the probe tip under the patient's tongue on either side of the
mouth to reach the sublingual pocket and ask the patient to close his/her lips.
Note
Caution The monitor does not retain Direct mode temperatures in memory.
Therefore, it is important to note the temperature before removing the thermometer
probe from the measurement site and then manually record it in the patient record.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. To ensure optimal accuracy, always
confirm that the correct mode and site are selected.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Prior to taking a temperature, instruct the patient
not to bite down on the probe as patient injury and damage to the probe may result.
Caution Probe covers are disposable, nonsterilized, and single-use. Probes are
also nonsterilized. Do not autoclave probes and probe covers. Ensure that probe
covers are disposed of according to facility requirements or local regulations.
Do not hand the probe to patients to place in their mouth.
For axillary temperatures, lift the patient's arm so that the entire
axilla is easily seen and place the probe tip as high as possible in
the mid-axilla. Verify that axillary tissue completely surrounds the
probe tip and place the arm snugly at the patient's side.
Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor 6000 Series™
to choose from these measurement sites: oral,