Oral Temperature Measurement - Welch Allyn 690 Directions For Use Manual

Directions for use

Oral Temperature Measurement

Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well
When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an oral
temperature in approximately 4–6 seconds. The ability of the SureTemp Plus
thermometer to take an accurate oral temperature requires correct user technique.
TAKING AN ORAL TEMPERATURE
1. Ensure that the oral probe (blue ejection button) and the blue probe well are
installed.
2. Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the indentations of the
probe handle, withdraw the probe from the probe well.
3. Verify that the oral model icon is selected by observing the flashing head icon on
the instrument's display. If this icon is not flashing, press the Mode Selection
button until the head icon appears.
4. Load a probe cover by inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the
probe handle down firmly. The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe
cover.
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5. With the Oral Mode indicator flashing, quickly place the
probe tip under the patient's tongue on either side of the
mouth to reach the rear sublingual pocket. Have the
patient close his/her lips around the probe.
6. Hold the probe in place, keeping the tip of the probe in
contact with the oral tissue throughout the measurement
process. Rotating "walking" segments appear on the
display, indicating that measurement is in progress.
7. The unit will beep three times when the final temperature
is reached. The measurement site, temperature scale, and
patient temperature will display on the LCD. The final temperature will remain on the
display for 30 seconds.
8. If you cannot correctly measure the patient's temperature in Normal
Mode, the unit will automatically enter Monitor Mode. In this mode,
measurement time is extended. Either repeat the temperature
measurement in Normal Mode in the opposite sublingual pocket or
keep the probe in place for three minutes in Monitor Mode. The
thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature. Record the temperature
WARNING Do not take a patient's temperature without using a Welch Allyn
disposable probe cover. Doing so can cause patient discomfort, patient cross
contamination, and erroneous temperature readings.
WARNING Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of other
manufacturer's probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature
measurement errors and/or inaccuracy.
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