American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) ADview Modular Diagnostic Station - Manual (Page 36)

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measurement.
4. After 10-15 seconds, a long beep signals the end of the measurement cycle. The temperature will
display for two minutes or until you initiate a new measurement.
5. Remove the probe, discard the probe cover and place back in the probe holder. Note the
temperature reading.
Taking a Rectal Temperature
1. Remove the blue probe and well by sliding the pieces upward until they detach.
2. Place the red probe in the holder of the red well and the probe
connector in the notched space as shown to the right (see page 35
for detailed instructions). Slide the red well vertically onto the
back of the module thus replacing the blue well.
3. Assist patient into a prone (facedown) position and ensure that the
patient is relaxed.
4. Remove the red probe from its holder and secure a disposable cover on it. The probe pre-heating
process begins with the flashing display of
.
5. After a few seconds, the device will beep to signify that the probe is ready for placement. After
the beep, separate the patient’s buttocks and apply a thin coat of water-based lubricant for smooth
entry of the probe. Insert the probe gently 1 cm inside the sphincter. Tilt the probe to keep it in
place and hold it in position to ensure tissue contact. During measurement, a “traveling dash”
is displayed.
Note that proper placement of the probe is essential to the accuracy of the
measurement.
6. After 10-15 seconds, a long beep signals the end of the measurement. The result will be displayed
for two minutes or until you initiate a new measurement.
7. Remove the probe, discard the probe cover and place back in the probe holder. Note the reading.
If the temperature reading is out of range, the device will beep and flash the limit that
is exceeded. So, if the reading is greater than 109.4°F (43.0°C), “109.4” or “43.0” will
flash on the display followed by a sequence of rising LED’s. If the reading is less than
86.0°F (30.0°C), “86.0” or “30.0” will flash on the display followed by a sequence of
falling LED’s.
Notched space/ Probe connector