Welch Allyn Connex Integrated Wall System - User Manual - Manual (Page 88)

For axillary temperatures, lift the patient’s arm so that the entire axilla is easily seen and place
the probe tip as high as possible in the mid-axilla. Verify that axillary tissue completely
surrounds the probe tip and place the arm snugly at the patient’s side.
While the measurement is taking place, the temperature frame displays the process indicator.
5. The monitor sounds a tone when the final temperature is reached (in approximately 6 to 15
seconds). The temperature frame continues to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
and degrees Celsius even after the probe is returned to the probe well.
Note To switch to the Direct mode, touch after you acquire the
Predictive mode measurement. The temperature frame (in the
lower-left corner) changes to "MODE: Direct..." as it switches to the
Direct mode.
The monitor sounds a tone at the start of a Direct mode measurement.
6. Remove the probe after the temperature measurement is complete and firmly press the eject
button on the top of the probe to release the probe cover.
WARNING Patient injury risk. Do not exceed the recommended
temperature measurement durations in Direct mode. Continuous
measurement durations of 3 minutes at the oral and rectal sites and
5 minutes at the axillary site are recommended for accurate
measurement. Do not continuously measure beyond 10 minutes in
any mode.
Ensure that probe covers are disposed of according to facility requirements or local
regulations.
7. Return the probe to the probe well.
8. Wash your hands to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
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