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Take a temperature in the predictive mode – Welch Allyn Connex Integrated Wall System - User Manual User Manual

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Predictive mode

Is a one-time measurement that takes a temperature in approximately 6 to 15 seconds. Removing

the probe from the probe well, loading a probe cover, and holding the probe tip in place at the

measurement site initiates a Predictive mode measurement. The monitor sounds a tone to indicate

the end of a predictive measurement.

Direct mode

Provides continual temperature measurements. For oral and rectal measurements, it is

recommended to measure temperature until the temperature stabilizes or for 3 minutes. For axillary

measurements, it is recommended to measure temperature until the temperature stabilizes or for 5

minutes. The monitor changes to Direct mode approximately 60 seconds after the probe is removed

from the probe well.

CAUTION The monitor does not retain Direct mode temperatures in memory.

Therefore, it is important to note the temperature before removing the thermometer

probe from the measurement site and then manually record it in the patient record.

After 10 minutes of using the Direct mode, the monitor generates a technical alarm condition and

clears the measurement.

Take a temperature in the Predictive mode

WARNING Inaccurate measurement risk. To ensure optimal accuracy, always

confirm that the correct mode and site are selected.

WARNING Patient injury risk. Prior to taking a temperature, instruct the patient

not to bite down on the probe as patient injury and damage to the probe may result.

CAUTION Probe covers are disposable, nonsterilized, and single-use. Probes are

also nonsterilized. Do not autoclave probes and probe covers. Ensure that probe

covers are disposed of according to facility requirements or local regulations.

1. Remove the temperature probe from the probe well.

The monitor sounds a tone as it enters the ready state.

2. Insert the probe into a new probe cover and press the probe handle down firmly.

3. Touch the Temperature site control

to choose from these measurement sites: oral,

pediatric axillary, or adult axillary.

4. Hold the probe tip in place at the measurement site.

For oral temperatures, place the probe tip under the patient’s tongue on either side of the

mouth to reach the sublingual pocket and ask the patient to close his/her lips.

Note

Do not hand the probe to patients to place in their mouth.

Directions for use

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