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Temperature

Selecting Temperature Operation Mode

When configured with the temperature option, the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs takes a

temperature in either Normal or Monitor Mode.

In the Normal Mode, the thermometer “predicts” body temperature in approximately 4

seconds for oral temperatures, 10 seconds for axillary temperatures, and 15 seconds for

rectal temperatures.

Monitor Mode is normally used when difficult situations prevent taking an accurate

temperature in the Normal Mode. In Monitor Mode, maintain probe contact with the

tissue for at least 3 minutes for accurate oral/rectal temperature measurement, and 5

minutes for accurate axillary temperature measurement.

The default setting for the Spot Vital Signs thermometer is Normal Mode.

Temperature Measurement Range Indicators

The following display appears when temperatures are outside of the measurement range

of the device:

Normal Mode

Patient actions may interfere with accurate oral temperature readings. Ingesting hot or

cold liquids, eating food, chewing gum or mints, brushing teeth, smoking, or performing

strenuous activity may affect oral temperature readings for up to 20 minutes after activity

has ended.

WARNING Long-term continuous monitoring beyond three to five minutes is not

recommended in any mode.

Condition Temperature Display Audible

Notification

Temperature is outside of high measurement range of

the device

Fahrenheit

Celsius

109.4°



43° 

Temperature is outside of low measurement range of

the device

Fahrenheit

Celsius

86°



30° 

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