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3. Lift the tail of the patient with one hand.
Using the other hand, gently insert the
probe only 3/4 inch inside the rectal sphinc-
ter (less for patients under 20 lbs.). The
use of lubricant is optional.
WARNING: Incorrect insertion can
cause bowel perforation.
4. Hold the probe in a stable position during the entire temperature measure-
ment cycle. It is important that there be no probe movement during the 15
second measurement cycle to assure accurate results. An assistant may be
necessary to control difficult patients.
5. During the temperature measurement
cycle, "walking" segments will appear on
the display indicating measurement is in
process.
6. When the final temperature is reached, a
tone will sound and the temperature will
be displayed.
7. After the temperature measurement is
complete, remove the probe from the
patient, then eject the probe cover by
firmly pressing the ejection button on the
probe. (Figure 1).
8. Insert the probe into the storage channel to
clear the display, in preparation for an-
other temperature.
9. Wash hands (note: washing hands greatly reduces the risk of cross-
contamination and NSI).
Note: When using the Monitor mode, allow the temperature readout to stabilize
for 3 minutes
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