Arizant Healthcare 3M SpotOn 36000 Instrucciones De Uso página 5

5. Position the sensor cable away from the patient's face and apply the SpotOn
temperature sensor to the patient's forehead above the orbital ridge (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Apply the SpotOn temperature sensor to the patient's forehead
6. Gently press the edge of the SpotOn sensor to ensure good adhesion with the
skin.
Optional: Support the SpotOn temperature sensor cable with the provided
sensor cable clip.
7. The control unit will sense patient attachment after several seconds.
8. The patient's temperature will display on the patient monitor once system
equilibrium is reached.
Removing the sensor
1. Disconnect the SpotOn sensor cable from the SpotOn temperature sensor.
Disconnect the sensor cable clip from the bed or sheet, if used.
2. Starting at the edge of the SpotOn sensor, gently remove the SpotOn
temperature sensor from the patient (Figure 4).
Note: Do not use the sensor tab to remove the SpotOn temperature sensor from
the patient (Figure 4).
Note: If needed, use an alcohol swab along the edge of the SpotOn sensor to help
remove the sensor from the patient.
3. Discard the SpotOn sensor and clean the sensor cable according to institutional
protocol.
Figure 4: Remove the sensor
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sensor tab