Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 79

Directions for use
While the measurement is taking place, the temperature frame displays the process indicator.
5. The monitor sounds a tone when the final temperature is reached (in approximately 6 to 15
seconds). The temperature frame continues to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
and degrees Celsius even after the probe is returned to the probe well.
Note
The monitor sounds a tone at the start of a Direct mode measurement.
6. Remove the probe after the temperature measurement is complete and firmly press the eject
button on the top of the probe to release the probe cover.
Ensure that probe covers are disposed of according to facility requirements or local
regulations.
7. Return the probe to the probe well.
8. Wash your hands to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Take a temperature in the Direct mode
Direct mode displays the temperature of the probe as long as the probe tip remains in place at the
measurement site and remains within the operating patient temperature range. The patient's
temperature will reach final equilibrium in approximately 3 minutes at the oral and rectal
measurement sites and approximately 5 minutes at the axillary site.
To switch to the Direct mode, touch
Predictive mode measurement. The temperature frame (in the
lower-left corner) changes to "MODE: Direct..." as it switches to the
Direct mode.
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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after you acquire the