Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi Service Manual page 12

4 Safety Summary
Temperature Warnings
These warnings pertain to the Spot Vital Signs LXi temperature feature.
SureTemp Plus
®
These warnings are specific to the SureTemp Plus thermometer option.
WARNING Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. Using other manufacturers'
probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors
and/or inaccuracy.
WARNING Always use a probe cover whenever coming into contact with a
patient.
WARNING Long-term continuous monitoring beyond three to five minutes is
not recommended in any mode.
WARNING Oral/axillary probes (blue ejection button at top of probe) and blue
removable probe wells are used for taking oral and axillary temperatures only.
Rectal probes (red ejection button) and red removable probe wells are used for
taking rectal temperatures only. Use of the probe at the wrong site will result in
temperature errors. Use of the incorrect removable probe well could result in
patient cross-contamination.
WARNING The thermometer connectors and probe are not waterproof. Do not
immerse or drip fluids on these items. Should this occur, dry the connectors and
probe with warm air. Check all functions for proper operation and accuracy.
WARNING Do not take an axillary temperature through patient's clothing. Direct
probe cover to skin contact is required.
WARNING Do not autoclave.
WARNING Use Welch Allyn single-use disposable probe covers to limit patient
cross-contamination.
WARNING Incorrect insertion of probe can cause bowel perforation.
WARNING Washing hands greatly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and
nosocomial infection.
WARNING To ensure optimal accuracy, always confirm that the correct mode is
selected.
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