Temperature Monitoring; Checking The Temperature; Figure 30. Temp Value - ZOE PPM3 User Manual

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10. Temperature Monitoring

The temperature monitoring capabilities of the Nightingale PPM3 include:

• Measuring the patient's temperature using a core temperature probe

• Displaying the TEMP parameter in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit

To begin temperature monitoring, use the following procedure:

1. Fully insert the probe into a probe cover.

2. Apply the probe to the patient

Please refer to the Accessories chapter for a list of Zoe Medical

approved temperature probes for use with the Nightingale PPM3.

For oral application: Insert the probe as indicated in the Zoe

Medical "Oral Temperature Probe Instructions," P/N 122-0030.

For surface application: Apply the probe to a location on the

patient that stays fairly dry (the abdomen is recommended). To

ensure good adhesion, clean the skin with alcohol before-hand.

Tape the probe and cable to the patient's skin.

3. Connect the temperature probe cable to the PPM3.

Note ‒ Probe performance is unaffected when used without a probe cover.

Note ‒ Follow the instructions for use provided with the probe packaging.

Note ‒ Place the probe according to the clinical techniques of your hospital.

Note ‒ Skin surface temperature is typically 2 to 3 °F below core temperature

When you have connected the patient following the steps listed

above, you should be able to see a temperature value on the

PPM3 display as well as the alarm limit settings (shown as

disabled below).

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