Measuring In-Ear Temperature (Covidien Tm Genius ® 2) - Seca mVSA 535 Instructions For Use Manual

Measuring in-ear temperature
(COVIDIEN TM GENIUS
64 • /
seca mVSA 535 seca mBCA 525
® 2)
WARNING!
Patient hazard, incorrect measurement
► The decision to use this device with children, pregnant or lactating
patients is the responsibility of the user.
► Before every measurement, ensure that the measurement mode
and the measuring method have been correctly selected.
► For each temperature measurement, use a new probe cover to re-
duce the risk of cross-contamination, nosocomial infections and
inplausible measurements.
► Only use probe covers that are approved for the thermometer being
used.
► Always use the probe cover directly with the thermometer from the
cover box on the device.
► Ensure that the probe covers engage correctly on the thermometer.
► Probe covers are only intended for an individual measurement, they
are not reusable and not sterile. Do not disinfect or sterilize the
probe covers. Dispose of the according to national regulations and
the regulations of your institute.
► Only use properly functioning thermometers. If you find damage, do
not use the thermometer. Use a suitable replacement.
► When not in use, store the thermometer in the corresponding holder
on the machine.
► If the measurements seem implausible, check and evaluate the vital
signs of the patient using alternative means. Then check the mea-
surement function of the device with the help of the section "What
to do if...".
WARNING!
Patient hazard, incorrect measurement
► Do not use the in-ear thermometer if the patient's auditory canal is
blocked with blood, cerebrospinal fluid or other discharge.
► Do not use the in-ear thermometer if the patient's auditory canal is
blocked with wax or a foreign body.
► If the patient has been fitted with grommets, do not resume measur-
ing temperature in the ear for at least a week after the operation.
► Only use probe covers intended for your in-ear thermometer.
CAUTION!
Incorrect measurement
► Ensure that the measuring window of the ear thermometer is clean,
dry and undamaged. Contamination, for example fingerprints, ear
wax or dust will impair the transparency of the measuring window
with the result that low values will be measured.
► Severe scarring of the eardrum may falsify the measurement, result-
ing in values which are too low being measured.
► Patients who wear removable hearing aids should remove them
from the ear at least 10 minutes before the measurement.
► Ear drops or other medications applied to the ear can falsify the
measured results. If possible, take the measurement on the other,
non-treated ear.
► Temperature measurements on the left or right ear can lead to dif-
ferent results. Always perform follow-up measurements on the
same ear.
► Wait at least two minutes before performing a follow-up measure-
ment on the same ear.