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5.4 Temperature Measurement
5.4.1 Introduction
This monitor is equipped with fast temperature measurement capability. Fast temperature measurement uses a pre-
heating mode to reach the patient’s body temperature rapidly. It then converts the temperature into electrical signals,
which are processed by the monitor and quickly displayed as measurements.
5.4.2 Temperature Monitoring Procedure
1. Select the appropriate measurement sites. Choose between Oral , Axillary or Rectal .
2. Select the measurement mode. Choose between quick , Cold , or Monitor . For Oral site
measurement, only Quick or Cold modes are available. For Axillary or Rectal site measurement, all three modes are
available.
Note:
• Quick mode is suitable for patients whose body temperature is expected to be in the normal range of
between 96.8 degrees F to 100.4 degrees F(36 degrees C to 38 degrees C).
• Cold Preheat mode is suitable for patients whose temperature is expected to be lower than normal (i.e., 91.4
degrees F, or 33 degrees C), such as those coming out of surgery.
• Monitor mode is suitable for continuous temperature monitoring. The minimum measuring time of this
mode is recommended to be 60s.
3. Remove the temp probe from the probe well on the front of the monitor. This temp probe symbol will begin
flashing as a reminder to apply a probe cover.
4. Place the disposable probe cover on the probe and position the probe on the patient (see guidance below on
proper positioning). The temperature timer symbol will flash while the measurement is completed.
If using Direct mode, real-time measurement data will appear on the screen continuously.
5. When the measurement is completed, this probe symbol will flash as a reminder to eject the used
disposable probe cover. Eject the probe cover and insert the probe back into the probe well.
Warnings: If measurement is made without the probe cover, the measurement result may be inaccurate.
Proper Temperature Probe Positioning
Oral Temperature Taking
Insert the probe tip under the tongue on one side or the other. Ask the patient to close his mouth. Hold the probe in
place until there is a long beep and the temperature reading displays.
