Temperature monitoring, Temperature settings, Temperature alarm and messages – Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor v.1.4.X - User Manual User Manual
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Directions for use
Monitoring and Measurements
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Temperature monitoring
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Depending on the sensor type, the sensor can be applied to the ear, the skin or the
rectum.
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To achieve a reliable measured value, independent of the measuring site, the
measurement duration must be at least 2 minutes.
Temperature settings
The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob, described previously (see
“Settings via a parameter field”
.
The default settings are in bold.
Temperature alarm and messages
Parameter
Description
TEMP Display Mode
T1 and T2,
T1 only, or T1 and
ΔT
Temp Units
°C
or °F
T1 and T2 lower / upper limit
Range: 15°C to 45°C (59°F and 113°F)
Lower limit default: 35°C (95°F)
Upper limit default: 37.8°C (100°F)
ΔT lower / upper limit
Range: 15°C to 45°C (59°F and 113°F)
Lower limit default: 0.0°C (0.0°F)
Upper limit default: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Note
Alarms can only be set for the temperature parameters that are currently on
display. So for example, if T1 and delta T were selected for display, there would be
no T2 alarm settings.
Message
Possible cause
Suggested action
TEMP unplugged
TEMP not connected to the
monitor
Connect sensor.
TEMP needs service
The monitor has detected an
error
Switch monitor Off/On or replace monitor.
TEMP out of range
The temperature is outside the
measuring range of the monitor.
Check the patient or alarm limits.
Sensor or monitor problem
Check the sensor and monitor. Switch the
monitor off/on.
TEMP < [lower limit]
Temperature too low
Check the patient and alarm limits.
TEMP > [upper limit]
Temperature too high
Check the patient and alarm limits.