Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus Rectal Temperature - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 2)

To prevent cross contamination, the following are recommended:
1. Wear gloves.
2. Keep the thermometer and probe cord out of patient contact.
3. Cover the probe handle (the area not covered by a probe cover) with
the gloved hand while taking a temperature.
4. When finished, wipe down the thermometer, probe, and probe cord with
a hospital disinfectant before replacing the probe into the probe well.
5. Wash hands.
6. If you suspect that the probe well is contaminated, it can be removed
and completely disinfected or replaced.
If you question a reading, recheck the temperature using the Monitor
Mode on your thermometer.
> Continue to hold the probe in place after the temperature displays
>
Press the Mode Selection button until the Monitor Mode
indicator appears on the screen
> Continue taking the temperature for approximately five minutes
> Long-term continuous monitoring is not recommended in any mode
Tips for Taking Rectal Temperatures with
SureTemp
® Plus
NOTICE
WASH YOUR HANDS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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