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9.5 Precautions
WARNING
Check the probe before taking temperature measurement. The prompt
information “TEMP NO PROBE” will be presented and an auditory alarm will
be triggered if the TEMP probe is disconnected from the probe connector.
Check the disposable probe cover for damage before using. Never use any probe
cover for temperature measurement in case of damage or contamination.
Be careful to avoid damaging the TEMP probe. Replace the TEMP probe in the
probe sheath if not in use.
Calibration of the TEMP module is required every two years or according to
your hospital’s policy. Please contact our Customer Service if calibration is
needed.
Only TEMP probes and probe covers supplied by our company shall be used.
The use of any other TEMP probe and probe cover may result in erroneous
temperature measurements.
Taking temperature without using probe cover or reusing the disposable probe
cover may result in cross contamination.
NOTE
TEMP TYPE automatically returns to PREDICT mode when TEMP probe is
replaced in the probe sheath.
In the PREDICT mode, please cool the TEMP probe before taking measurement
if ambient temperature is higher than 32.5℃
℃℃
℃.
Patient actions may interfere with oral temperature readings. Ingesting hot or
cold liquids, eating food, chewing gum or mints, brushing teeth, smoking, or
performing strenuous activities may affect temperature readings for up to 20
minutes after the activity has ended.
Prolonged and continuous monitoring for more than 3 minutes in oral or rectum
mode or 5 minute in axillary mode is not recommended.
In the axillary mode, the probe shall directly contact with patient’s skin.
Measuring through patient’s clothes or long-term exposal of patient’s armpit to
the air may result in inaccurate temperature reading.
In the rectal mode, incorrect probe placement may result in bowel perforation.
Washing hands after temperature measurement is complete will significantly
reduce the risk of cross infection and nosocomial contamination.
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