Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus - User Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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AXILLARY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well
When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an
axillary temperature for pediatric patients (ages 17 and younger) in approximately
10–13 seconds and for adult patients (ages 18 and older) in approximately 12–15
seconds.
PLACING THE THERMOMETER INTO AXILLARY MODE
1. Ensure that the axillary probe (blue ejection button) and the blue probe
well are installed.
2. Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the
indentations of the probe handle, withdraw the probe from the probe well
3. Verify that the axilliary mode is selected by observing the correct flashing
axillary icon on the instrument’s display. If this icon is not flashing, press the
Mode Selection button to select the Adult Axillary or Pediatric Axillary icon is
displayed.
TAKING AN AXILLARY TEMPERATURE
Adult
Axillary
Mode Icon Pediatric
Axillary
Mode Icon
To ensure optimal accuracy, always confirm that the correct axillary
mode is selected.
After a temperature is taken and the probe is returned to the probe
well, the instrument reverts to the original measurement site mode.
Do not take an axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct
contact between patient’s skin and the probe is required.