Temperature Measurement Operation
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2. Select the temperature type (see Section 3.12.1).
3. Set TEMP POSITION to ORAL (see Section 3.12.1).
4. Remove the probe from the probe sheath and insert it into a cover in the probe cover
box. Press the probe handle down firmly until the probe engages the cover.
5. After probe warms, apply the probe under the patient’s tongue from either side of the
mouth (see FIGURE 3-20). Verify that the probe reaches the rear sublingual pocket. Have
the patient close his/her lips to hold the probe.
NOTE: Obtain accurate temperatures in the heat pocket at this
location. Temperatures in other locations in the mouth may
vary by two degrees F (one degree C) or more. Hold the
probe steady in this location. The patient’s mouth must be
closed for the measurement. The thermometer reading
begins to flash, and then indicates the rising temperature as
the measurement proceeds.
FIGURE 3-20 Probe Placement for Oral Temperatures
6. The monitor beeps when the temperature measurement is complete.
7. Withdraw the probe from the patient’s mouth.
8. Press the ejection button on the top of the probe to eject the probe cover.
9. Return the probe to the sheath.
3.12.4 Taking an Axillary Temperature Measurement
1. Verify that the oral/axillary probe is connected to the probe connector, and the indicator
lamp illuminates to indicate that TEMP module is operating.
2. Select the temperature type.
3. Set TEMP POSITION to AXILLARY (see Section 3.12.1).
4. Remove the probe from the probe sheath and insert it into a cover in the probe cover
box. Press the probe handle down firmly until the probe engages the cover.
5. After the probe warms, lift the patient’s arm to show the entire armpit. Apply the probe
as high as possible in the armpit. Check that the probe tip is completely surrounded by
the axillary tissue. Lower the patient’s arm so that it is tightly placed at the patient side.
Keep the patient’s arm and the probe in place throughout the measurement.
Frenulum
Linguae
Sublingual
Pocket
Probe
Tip
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