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Welch Allyn 679 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 SureTemp Thermometer Model 679 Operating Operating Operating Operating Operating Instruction Instruction Instruction Instruction Instruction Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual 0050...
  • Page 2 Republic of Ireland © 1997 by Welch Allyn, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, without prior consent in writing from Welch Allyn.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............2 SAFETY & WARNINGS ............2 P ARTS ................3 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ..........4 SETUP ................4 CHANGING PROBES ..............5 FEATURES ................5 DISPLA Y INDICATORS ............6 OPERA TION ................ 8 TAKING ORAL TEMPERATURES ............. 8 USING MONITOR MODE ..............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Welch Allyn 679 SureTemp is a portable thermistor thermometer to be used for measuring patient temperatures ranging from 84°F to 108°F (28.9°C to 42.2°C). Oral/axillary and rectal probes utilize single-use disposable probe covers which limit cross-contamination. Oral, axillary and rectal temperatures can be taken using Normal or Monitor operating modes.
  • Page 5 • Do not use the thermometer if you notice any signs of damage to the probe or instrument. Contact our Customer Service Department for immediate assistance. • Do not ETO sterilize without using proper procedures described in the 679 SureTemp technical manual. Figure 1 Probe cover box Probe handle...

  • Page 6: Mounting Instructions

    WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The optional wall mount bracket should be mounted approximately 48 inches from the floor. This allows the end user of average height relatively easy access to the probe and probe covers. It should have at least 12 inches of clearance on the top of the unit so that the end user can easily remove the thermometer probe and load a probe cover without hindrance.

  • Page 7: Changing Probes

    CHANGING PROBES • Depress the latch and unplug the probe connector from the thermometer. • Remove the probe from the storage channel. • Repeat steps 1 through 6 in the SETUP section. FEATURES • Normal Mode: The thermometer takes oral temperatures in about 4 seconds and rectal temperatures in about 15 seconds.

  • Page 8: Display Indicators

    Mode Table DISPLAY INDICATORS Instrument Malfunction: This icon is displayed if the unit is not functioning properly. Contact the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department. Broken Probe: If displayed, probe may be damaged. Remove and reinstall probe. If error persists, then install a new probe.
  • Page 9 Rectal Probe: This icon is displayed to show that the rectal mode has been selected. Walking Segments: This will be displayed when the thermometer is in process of taking a temperature in the Normal mode. Monitor Mode: Monitor mode is generally used for long term temperature monitoring, taking axillary temperatures, or when difficult situations prevent accurate temperatures from being taken in the Normal mode.

  • Page 10: Operation

    “ejection” button. Press the collar down firmly to secure the cover. TAKING ORAL TEMPERATURES BLUE CAPPED PROBE The ability of the 679 SureTemp to take an accurate oral temperature in about 4 seconds SUBLINGUAL POCKETS requires correct user technique.

  • Page 11: Using Monitor Mode

    3. During the temperature measurement cycle, “walking” segments will appear on the display indicating measurement is in pro- cess. 4. When the final temperature has been reached, a tone will sound and the patient’s temperature will be displayed. 5. After the temperature measurement is com- plete, remove the probe from the patient, then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the probe.

  • Page 12: Taking Axillary Temperatures (Under 4 Years)

    TAKING AXILLARY TEMPERATURES (PATIENTS UNDER 4 YEARS) BLUE CAPPED PROBE Axillary temperature in children ages’ birth through three years can be taken with the SureTemp in the Axillary Mode, with an oral probe. 1. Withdraw the oral probe from its storage channel and observe a quick thermometer self-test on the display.
  • Page 13 rate readings. 7. Place the arm snugly at the patient’s side. Hold the arm in this position without movement of the arm or probe during the measurement cycle. Movement of the arm or probe during this time will activate the probe position icon and may cause inaccurate read- ings.

  • Page 14: Taking Rectal Temperatures

    the storage channel to clear the display and reset the thermometer to Normal mode in preparation for another temperature. TAKING RECTAL TEMPERATURES - RED CAPPED PROBE 1. Exchange the oral probe (blue ejection button) for the rectal probe (red ejection button) by removing the probe from the storage channel, unplug- ging the probe connector from the thermometer, and repeating steps 1 through 6 in the SETUP section.

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Steriliza Tion

    CLEANING & STERILIZATION The 679 SureTemp housings may be cleaned with a cloth dampened with alcohol, warm water, or a nonstaining disinfectant such as Sporicidin® Spray and Towelettes or MetriSpray™. Care should be taken not to scratch the LCD faceplate.

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    Welch Allyn. This warranty shall be fulfilled by Welch Allyn or its authorized representative repairing or replacing at Welch Allyn's discretion, any such defect, free of charge for parts and labor.

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