Welch Allyn SureTemp 679 Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 14)

the storage channel to clear the display and reset the thermometer to Normal

mode in preparation for another temperature.

TAKING RECTAL TEMPERATURES - RED CAPPED PROBE

1. Exchange the oral probe (blue ejection button) for the rectal probe (red

ejection button) by removing the probe from the storage channel, unplug-

ging the probe connector from the thermometer, and repeating steps 1

through 6 in the SETUP section.

2. Attach a probe cover in the same manner

as in the oral procedure. Make sure the

rEC is displayed.

3. Separate the buttocks with one hand. Us-

ing the other hand, gently insert the probe

only 1.5 cm (5/8 of an inch) inside the

rectal sphincter (less for infants and chil-

dren). The use of lubricant is optional.

WARNING: Incorrect insertion can cause bowel perforation.

Tilt the probe so the tip is touching tissue.

Keep hand separating buttocks in place.

Hold the probe in place during the entire

temperature measurement process.

4. When the final temperature is reached, a

tone will sound and the temperature will

be displayed. Rectal temperature mea-

surements will take about 15 seconds.

5. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the

patient, then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on

the probe. (Figure 1).

6. Insert the probe into the storage channel to clear the display, in preparation

for another temperature.

7. Wash hands (note: washing hands greatly reduces the risk of cross-

contamination and NSI).

MAINTENANCE

Other than using a new probe cover for each temperature reading, keeping the

instrument clean, and replacing the batteries, there is no requirement for user

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