Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs - User Manual - Manual (Page 37)

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Temperature
Selecting Temperature Operation Mode
When configured with the temperature option, the Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs takes a
temperature in either Normal or Monitor Mode.
In the Normal Mode, the thermometer “predicts” body temperature in approximately 4
seconds for oral temperatures, 10 seconds for axillary temperatures, and 15 seconds for
rectal temperatures.
Monitor Mode is normally used when difficult situations prevent taking an accurate
temperature in the Normal Mode. In Monitor Mode, maintain probe contact with the
tissue for at least 3 minutes for accurate oral/rectal temperature measurement, and 5
minutes for accurate axillary temperature measurement.
The default setting for the Spot Vital Signs thermometer is Normal Mode.
Temperature Measurement Range Indicators
The following display appears when temperatures are outside of the measurement range
of the device:
Normal Mode
Patient actions may interfere with accurate oral temperature readings. Ingesting hot or
cold liquids, eating food, chewing gum or mints, brushing teeth, smoking, or performing
strenuous activity may affect oral temperature readings for up to 20 minutes after activity
has ended.
WARNING Long-term continuous monitoring beyond three to five minutes is not
recommended in any mode.
Condition Temperature Display Audible
Notification
Temperature is outside of high measurement range of
the device Fahrenheit
Celsius 109.4°

43°

No
Temperature is outside of low measurement range of
the device Fahrenheit
Celsius 86°

30°

No