Welch Allyn VSM 6000 series Directions For Use Manual page 81

Directions for use
Note
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.
7. Return the probe to the probe well to continue taking temperatures in the Predictive mode.
8. Wash your hands to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Take a temperature at the rectal site
1. Remove the rectal temperature probe from the rectal probe well.
The monitor sounds a tone as it enters the ready state. The Temperature Site Control defaults
to the rectal site.
2. Insert the rectal probe into a new probe cover and press the probe handle down firmly.
3. Separate the patient's buttocks with one hand. Use the other hand to gently insert the probe
tip only 5/8 inch (1.5 cm) inside the rectum of adults and only 3/8 inch (approximately 1 cm)
inside the rectum of children. The use of a lubricant is optional.
4. Insert the probe so that the tip is in contact with tissue. Continue to separate the buttocks and
hold the probe in place throughout the measurement process. While the measurement is
taking place, the temperature frame displays the process indicator.
The monitor does not retain Direct mode temperatures in memory.
Therefore, it is important to note the temperature before removing
the probe from the measurement site and then manually record it in
the patient record.
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 Cross-contamination or nosocomial infection risk. Thorough hand-
washing greatly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and nosocomial infection.
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.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. To ensure optimal accuracy, always
confirm that the correct mode and site are selected.
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.
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