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Axillary Temperature Taking
With the patient’s arm uplifted, place the probe tip into the patient’s armpit, directly on the skin. Ask the patient to
lower his arm and hold still. Hold the probe perpendicular to the arm until there is a long beep and the temperature
reading displays.
Rectal Temperature Taking
Apply lubricant to the probe cover and insert it gently into the patient’s rectum only one-half inch to three-fourth inch
(12 mm to 19 mm) for adults or one-fourth to one-half inch (6 mm to 13 mm) for children. Hold the probe still until
there is a long beep and the temperature reading displays.
Caution: If the monitor cannot take the temperature in quick temp mode, it will automatically change
modes and output the results. The temperature measurement site and mode can only be changed when the
probe is stored in its holding receptacle on the monitor. These settings cannot be changed when the probe is
out.
