Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 - Manual (Page 106)

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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Monitoring Continuous Temperature
How Temperature Monitoring Works
The temperature probe contains a thermistor which converts temperature to electrical resistance.
The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator measures the resistance and converts it into degrees Celsius
or Fahrenheit. The probe accuracy is ±0.1°C.
Note: Celsius or Fahrenheit reporting may be selected in Setup mode. For more information, see the
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Setup Options provided with your device.
The temperature area of the home screen is blank until a temperature value between 24.8° and
45.2°C (76.6° and 113.4°F) is detected. When a temperature value in this range is detected, the
value is automatically displayed.
After a valid body temperature between 31° and 41°C (87.8° and105.8°F) is detected, the device
monitors the temperature value for possible sensor dislodgement or disconnection. If the device
detects a temperature outside of the valid body temperature range, the TEMP: CHECK SENSOR message
appears. Table 4-9 shows the screen messages and temperature values that are displayed for each
temperature range.
The temperature monitor performs an accuracy check each time it is turned on, and periodically
while monitoring temperature. If the temperature accuracy check fails, the message TEMP: ACCURACY
OUTSIDE LIMITS is displayed, and the temperature value is “XXX”.
Temperature Monitoring Equipment
The following accessories are required for temperature monitoring:
• Temperature adapter cable
• Measurement Specialties 4400 Series disposable temperature probe. You can use the following
probe types with the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator:
– Esophageal/rectal
– Foley catheter
Table 4-9 Temperature Values and Messages
TEMPERATURE MESSAGE TEMP VALUE DISPLAY
Less than 24.8°C (76.6°F) TEMP: CHECK SENSOR Dashes (---)
24.8° to 30.9°C (76.6° to 87.6°F) TEMP: CHECK SENSOR Current temp value
31° to 41°C (87.8° to 105.8°F) No message (valid range) Current temp value
41.1° to 45.2°C (106° to 113.4°F) TEMP: CHECK SENSOR Current temp value
Greater than 45.2°C (113.4°F) TEMP: CHECK SENSOR Dashes (---)
Temperature probe disconnected TEMP: CHECK SENSOR Dashes (---)