Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor - User Manual User Manual

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Vital Signs Monitor

2. Remove the probe from the probe holder. A short self-test mode will be initiated where every

LED segment on the TEMPERATURE display is illuminated briefly. Following this self-test the
display will show "rEC". "rEC" = Rectal Probe indicating that the rectal probe is in use. The
Monitor’s display must show “rEC” prior to the initiation of a temperature measurement.

3. Load a probe cover onto the probe by holding the probe collar with the thumb and forefinger,

being careful not to press the ejection button.

4. Separate the buttocks with one hand. Apply a thin coat of water-based lubricant when

necessary. Using the other hand, gently insert the probe ONLY 1cm (3/8 inch ONLY) inside the
rectal sphincter. Extreme caution should be used to avoid risk of bowel perforation in children.

5. Tilt the probe to ensure good tissue contact and continue to keep the buttocks separated while

the measurement is in process.

6. During the temperature measurement cycle, the TEMPERATURE display will show a series of

LED segments in a box-shaped formation. This indicates that the temperature measurement is
in process.

7. When the final temperature has been reached, a tone will sound and the temperature will be

displayed on the Monitor.

8. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the patient's rectum

and eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the probe.
Properly dispose of the used probe cover.

9. Insert the probe into the probe holder before attempting to take another temperature

measurement.

10. The current temperature is displayed for one minute after the probe is replaced in the holder,

after which time the display will go blank. The most recent temperature can be recalled by
pressing the REVIEW button once.

NOTE:

If a probe position error occurs during the temperature determination, the temperature
display will alternate between the final predicted temperature and the letter "P" in the
display.

Loading the probe cover.