Welch Allyn 679 Operating Instructions Manual 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.
9. An audible tone and display of a tem-
perature reading indicates the final tem-
perature has been reached.
10. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the
patient's axilla, then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection
button on the probe (Figure 1).
11. Insert the probe into the storage channel to clear the display, in preparation
for taking another temperature.
TAKING AXILLARY TEMPERATURES - BLUE CAPPED PROBE
(PATIENTS OVER 4 YEARS THROUGH ADULT)
Axillary temperatures for patients 4 years through adult should only be taken
when the SureTemp is in the Monitor mode using an oral probe.
1. Withdraw the oral probe from its storage channel and observe a quick
thermometer display test.
2. Attach a probe cover in the manner as
described in step 2 of the OPERATION
Section.
3. Place the probe in the axilla and place arm
snugly at the patient's side to reduce the
cooling effects of evaporation and
convection.
4. After the temperature is displayed,
depress the Mode button for more than 2
seconds. The "M" icon will appear on
the LCD indicating the unit is in Monitor
mode. Continue taking the temperature
reading for about 5 minutes.
5. After the Monitor mode temperature has been taken, insert the probe into
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