Welch Allyn 246 Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor v.3.7X - User Manual - Manual (Page 40)

36 Monitoring Welch Allyn Propaq CS Vital Signs Monitor
Perform temperature monitoring
1. Place the temperature probe on the patient.
2. Plug the probe cable into one of the temperature connectors on the monitor side
panel. Within a few seconds, the monitor displays the temperature:
If you connect a second temperature probe, the monitor displays the temperature for
T1, T2, and
ΔT.
3. To set alarm limits:
a. From the Main Menu press SETUP, ALARMS, LIMITS to access the Alarms
Limits Menu.
b. Press NEXT PARAMETER as needed to highlight the desired temperature
parameter.
c. Use NEXT SETTING, UP, DOWN, and ON/OFF to set the alarm limits according
to your facility's standards.
4. To change the temperature units (°C or °F):
a. From the Main Menu press SETUP, MORE, MORE, SERVICE, YES (to access the
Service Menu), MORE, MORE, SETTINGS.
b. Use NEXT and CHANGE to change the temperature units.
Changing units does not clear temperature trends.
WARNING Application and use of metal-jacketed temperature probes that come
in contact with conductive objects or clinical personnel during electrocautery may
cause burns at the patient-probe/electrode contact points. Do not touch
conductive temperature sensors during defibrillation or cautery.
WARNING Use only temperature probes listed in the Welch Allyn Products and
Accessories booklet. Other probes may produce incorrect temperature readings.
T 1
98.8
F