Temperature
Configure temperature alarms
You must be in the Intervals profile to set alarm limits.
1. Touch the Alarms tab.
2. Touch the Temperature vertical tab.
3. Using either the keypad or ▲ or ▼, enter the desired upper and lower alarm limits.
4. Touch the Home tab.
The new alarm settings appear in the Alarm Limit control button.
General temperature warnings and cautions
WARNING Patient injury risk: The decision to use this device with
children, or pregnant or nursing women is at the discretion of the trained
clinician using the equipment.
WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. To ensure optimal accuracy,
always confirm that the correct mode and site are selected.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Do not exceed the recommended
temperature measurement durations in Direct mode. Continuous
measurement durations of 3 minutes at the oral and rectal sites and 5
minutes at the axillary site are recommended for accurate measurement.
Do not continuously measure beyond 10 minutes in any mode.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Always take a temperature measurement
with a single-use probe cover securely attached. Failure to use a probe
cover can cause patient cross-contamination and inaccurate temperature
readings.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Always remain with patient while measuring
temperature.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Inaccurate measurement risk. Do not use
the thermometer if you notice any signs of damage to the probe or the
instrument. If the thermometer probe is dropped or damaged, remove it
from service and have it inspected by a qualified service person.
Temperature frame
From the temperature frame you can measure patient temperature.
Located in the lower right corner of the Home tab, the temperature frame contains data
and features relevant to temperature measurement. The frame provides different
features based on the profile you are using.
Temperature measurement display
In all profiles, the frame displays the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit. You can
configure the default view in Advanced settings.
Directions for use
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