Measuring Temperature, Rectal (Covidien Tm Filac Tm 3000 Red) - Seca mVSA 535 Instructions For Use Manual

Measuring temperature, rectal
(COVIDIEN FILAC
TM TM
58 • /
seca mVSA 535 seca mBCA 525
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3000 red) Starting a rectal temperature measurement
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Modifying presets
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
"Troubleshooting".
WARNING!
Patient hazard, incorrect measurement
► Ensure that rectal temperature measurements in "Direct" measuring
mode do not last longer than 5 minutes.
► Only perform rectal measurement with devices that are equipped
with a red temperature probe and a red probe holder.
► For devices with COVIDIEN
ment, only use COVIDIEN
► For rectal temperature measurement use some lubricant on the
temperature probe. Too much lubricant can distort the measure-
ment result.
► For rectal temperature measurements, do not insert the tempera-
ture probes deeper than about 19 mm (3/4 inch) for adults and
about 13 mm (1/2 inch) for children.
FILAC 3000 measurement equip-
TM TM
temperature probes and probe covers.
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