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Patient Monitor User Manual
Monitoring Quick TEMP
WARNING
8 Make sure disposable TEMP sensor covers are used to limit patient
cross-contamination. The use of any other probe cover may produce temperature
measurement errors or result in inaccurate readings.
9 Quick Temp measurement isn’t suitable for use during defibrillation.
14.3 Measuring Procedure
14.3.1 Measurement for Oral Temperature
1. Ensure the oral probe (white probe) and probe well are installed.
2. Remove the probe from the probe well.
3. Observe the oral mode indicator on the screen (flashing head icon).
If this icon is not flashing, press the Measure Pos button and set it to Oral until the head icon
appears.
4. Load the probe cover.
5. Place the probe tip deep into the patient’s sublingual pocket as shown in the following figure.
Sublingual Pocket
Measuring Position in Mouth
6. Do not hand the probe to the patient to place in his or her own mouth.
7. Always hold the probe in place, maintaining tissue contact until temperature is complete.
If necessary, repeat the measurement procedure shown above.
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