COVIDIEN
FILAC
TM
TM
temperature measurement
Fault
No temperature
measurement possible
Implausible measuring
results,
temperature measurement
unsuccessful
Temperature probe cannot
be pushed completely into
the probe holder
COVIDIEN
GENIUS
TM
®
measurement
Fault
No temperature
measurement possible
3000
Temperature module of the
SmartBucket not activated
Special patient condition, such as
hypothermia
Rectal measurement performed with
blue temperature probe
Oral/axillary measurement performed
with red temperature probe
Patient activity before oral temperature
measurement:
• Physical exertion
• Eating/drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Smoking
Set measuring position does not match
actual measuring position
No probe cover used
Temperature probe faulty
Probe cover not discarded
3 temperature
Temperature module of the
SmartBucket not activated
Patient temperature exceeds
measuring range of in-ear thermometer
Patient temperature undershoots
measuring range of in-ear thermometer
Cause
Cause
Remedy
Administrator:
Activate temperature module:
System\SmartBucket tab
• Assess patient vital signs using alternative
means
• Switch from predictive measurement
mode to direct mode
Only perform rectal measurement with red
temperature probe
Only perform oral/axillary measurement
with blue temperature probe
Only perform oral temperature
measurement about 20 minutes after any
of these activities
• Select measuring position to suit the
probe used
• Set correct measuring position on device
• Disinfect the temperature probe
➔
Disinfecting
• Use probe cover
Dispose of temperature probe, use
replacement
• Carefully withdraw temperature probe and
probe cover from the probe holder
• Discard probe cover
• Push the temperature probe into the
probe cover
Remedy
Administrator:
Activate temperature module:
System\SmartBucket tab
Assess patient vital signs using alternative
means
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