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3.
Once "Rec" is displayed, load a probe cover onto the
probe by holding the probe collar with the thumb and
forefinger, careful not to hold or press the ejection
button.
Button
4.
Apply a thin coat of waterbased lubricant when
necessary. Separate the buttocks with one hand. Using
the other hand, gently insert the probe ONLY 1 cm (5/8
inch for adults, and 1/2 inch for infants and children)
inside the rectal sphincter.
extrem
ion
void
risk of bowel perforation in children.
5.
Tilt the probe to ensure good tissue contact.
Keep hands
separating buttocks in place, hold the probe in place during the entire measurement process.
6.
During the temperature measurement cycle, the temperature display shows a series of LCD
segments in a boxshaped formation. This indicates that the temperature measurement is in
process.
7.
When the final temperature is reached, a beep sounds and the temperature is displayed. This
takes approximately 15 seconds.
8.
After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the patient's
rectum and eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the probe.
Dispose of the used probe cover properly.
9.
Insert the probe into the probe holder before attempting to take another temperature
measurement.
10. The current temperature is displayed for 2 minutes after the probe is placed back in the
holder.
The display then disappears (unless another measurement is active).
You may recall
the last patient reading by pressing the Mode button.
Note:
If a probe position icon appears during the temperature determination, the temperature display
alternates between the final predicted temperature and the letter "P "
Rectal Monitor Mode
1.
Remove the probe from the probe holder and take a rectal predictive temperature (the
temperature display must show "Rec").
2.
When the thermometer is finished and a temperature is displayed, leave the probe in place
and press the Mode button once.
An "M" appears on the temperature display to indicate
Monitor Mode.
3.
Maintain probe contact with the tissue for at least 3 minutes to obtain an accurate rectal
Monitor Mode temperature.
4.
Record the Monitor Mode temperature before placing the probe back in the probe holder.
The Spot Vital Signs does not save the Monitor Mode temperature.
lf the thermometer is in Normal Mode, you can easily switch to Monitor Mode without taking a
predictive temperature first. To do this, remove the probe from the probe holder, attach a new
probe cover, and wait one minute (do not place probe in patient's mouth, underarm, or rectum at
this time). After one minute the thermometer automatically switches to Monitor Mode.
You may
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