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
the tab (1), the connection piece (2) can be removed from the insert.
e)
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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g)
aligned as shown in the picture on the right with the tip of the slot ahead, the insert
is now pushed into the housing until the press-button has noticeably locked into
place.
h)
the predictive thermometer is ready for use again.
8.3 oral and axillary measurement:
a)
For measurements of the OraL temperature, insert the probe tip into the pocket
under the tongue on either side of the tongue frenulum (the vertical tissue fold in
the middle of the tongue) and push it towards the back.
B)
remove the thermometer probe and attach a probe cover. the thermometer
switches on automatically.
c)
the symbol indicating the OraL and aXILLarY mode appears on the display. the
symbol for the rectaL mode cannot be displayed if a BLue thermometer probe is
connected.
8.4 oral measurement:
a)
For measurements of the OraL temperature, insert the probe tip into the pocket
under the tongue on either side of the tongue frenulum (the vertical tissue fold in
the middle of the tongue) and push it towards the back.
note: accurate readings can only be obtained as shown in one of these two heat
pockets. temperature measurements in other areas of the mouth can lead to
inaccurate readings.
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