8.2 Replacing the thermometer probes / inserts
A)
To protect against infection for measurement of ORAL and AXILLAR temperature,
only use BLUE thermometer probes. The RED thermometer probes must only be
used for measurement of RECTAL temperature. (In order to avoid infections, never
interchange or use opened boxes that have been used with blue or red thermometer
probes).
B)
To remove or replace the thermometer probes, hold the insert on both sides with
thumb and forefinger of one hand whereby the forefinger is placed on the push-
button on the back of the insert.
C)
Press the press-button inwards until the lock is released, then push the insert
upwards and pull it off the housing.
D)
Now unlock the BLUE or RED connection piece of the thermometer probe by lifting
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the tab (1), the connection piece (2) can be removed from the insert.
E)
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Before the connection piece of a thermometer probe is reused, the insert should be
thoroughly cleaned/disinfected as described and also the thermometer probe.
F)
The connection piece of the thermometer probe, as well as the previously removed
connection piece, is attached aligned straight and is pushed into the insert until it
noticeably locks in place.
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