Axillary Temperature Measurement - Welch Allyn 690 Directions For Use Manual

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before removing the probe from the site, as the temperature reading is not
maintained in memory.
9. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the
patient's mouth. Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the
top of the probe.
10. Return the probe to the probe well. The LCD display will go blank.

Axillary Temperature Measurement

Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well
When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an axillary
temperature for pediatric patients (ages 17 and younger) in approximately 10–13 seconds
and for adult patients (ages 18 and older) in approximately 12–15 seconds.
PLACING THE THERMOMETER INTO AXILLARY MODE
1. Ensure that the axillary 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 axillary mode is selected by observing
the correct flashing axillary icon on the instrument's
display. If this icon is not flashing, press the Mode
Selection button to select the Adult Axillary or
Pediatric Axillary icon is displayed.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Do not exceed the recommended temperature
measurement durations in Direct Mode. Continuous measurement durations of
3 minutes at the oral and rectal sites and 5 minutes at the axillary site are
recommended for accurate measurement. Do not continuously measure
beyond 10 minutes in any mode.
Caution Patient actions may interfere with accurate oral temperature
readings. Ingesting hot or cold liquids, eating food, chewing gum or mints,
brushing teeth, smoking, or performing strenuous activity may affect
temperature readings for up to 20 minutes after activity has ended.
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.
Caution To ensure optimal accuracy, always confirm that the correct axillary
mode is selected.
Caution After a temperature is taken and the probe is returned to the probe
well, the instrument reverts to the original measurement site mode.
Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus
Adult Axillary
Mode Icon
Pediatric Axillary
Mode Icon