Prestige medical DT-7 Instruction Manual

Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially
the safety information, and keep the instruction manual for future use.
INTENDED USE
A digital thermometer is a device used to measure the body temperature of a patient by means
of a transducer coupled with an electric signal amplification, conditioning, and display unit.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children.
Please contact your physician.
WARNING: Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
WARNING: Read the enclosed instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature readings.
Temperature readings are affected by many factors including exercise, drinking
hot or cold beverages prior to taking a reading as well as technique.
WARNING: Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The rigid probe
could present a hazard. Oral, underarm (axillary), and rectal temperatures may
vary by approximately +/- 1°F (0.5°C).
WARNING: Ensure that children do not use this device unsupervised; some parts are small
enough to be swallowed.
WARNING: Keep battery out of children's reach. Swallowing battery could be harmful.
Battery should not be recharged or exposed to extreme heat as it may explode.
CAUTION: Do not take an underarm (axillary) temperature through patient's clothing.
Direct probe cover to skin contact is required.
CAUTION: Biting the probe tip while temperature taking may result in damage to the probe.
CAUTION: Do not autoclave. Please note cleaning procedures described in this manual.
CAUTION: Dispose of batteries in accordance with locally applicable regulations. Do
not dispose with with domestic waste.
OVERVIEW
To the right is a
diagram of the
thermometer and
its important
features.
MODEL DT-7
DIGITAL THERMOMETER
HOW TO TAKE TEMPERATURE
1. Place a probe cover carefully over the tip
(see illustration, right). (This is optional)
2. Select oral, underarm or rectal as your
measurement site based on the individual
requiring a temperature measurement.
3. Push the Multi-Function button. The display will read °F or °C (right).
This is a function check indicating the unit is working properly.
The last measured temperature will be displayed for approximately
2 seconds. Next the thermometer will read L°F (or L°C).
4. The °F or °C symbol will flash when the unit is ready to measure temperature.
Note that the symbol (right) indicates a low battery. Do not expect an
accurate temperature reading if this low battery indicator is present. An
"ERR" message in the window indicates your unit is not functioning properly.
5. Depending on the measurement site, the unit will complete measurement in 40
(rectal), 60 (oral), or approximately 90 (axillary) seconds. When the F° or C° symbol
stops flashing and the display reads a consistent temperature, the peak tempera-
ture has been reached.
6. Read and record the temperature and time for reference. The reading will auto-
matically be stored in the memory.
7. Push the Multi-Function button to turn the unit off. This will prolong the battery
life. If you do not turn the unit off, it will shut off automatically in approximately
10 minutes.
ORAL USE (for children 4 years or older)
1. Do not drink hot or cold fluids, exercise or perform other activities that will raise or
lower temperature readings when compared to your normal, average temperature.
The mouth should remain closed up to 5 minutes before attempting a reading.
2. Place the probe tip well under the tongue as indicated (right).
3. Instruct children not to bite down on the probe. The peak
temperature should be reached in approximately 60 seconds.
4. Opening of the mouth or improper placement of the probe
tip could result in a longer reading time.