Taking Rectal Temperatures - Welch Allyn SureTemp 4 Directions For Use Manual

TAKING RECTAL TEMPERATURES - RED CAPPED
PROBE
1. Exchange the oral probe (blue ejection button) for the
rectal probe (red ejection button) by removing the probe
from the storage channel, unplugging the probe connector
from the thermometer, and repeating steps 1 through 6 in
the SETUP section.
2. Attach a probe cover in
the same manner as in
the oral procedure.
3. Separate buttocks with
one hand. Using the other
hand, gently insert the
probe only 1 cm (3/8 of an
inch) inside the rectal
sphincter (less for infants and children).
lubricant is optional.
WARNING:
perforation.
Tilt the probe so the tip is touching tissue. Keep hand
separating buttocks in place. Hold the probe in place
during the entire temperature measurement process.
Incorrect insertion can cause bowel
Red
3/8"
The use of
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