Welch Allyn Spot Vital Signs LXi - User Manual - Manual (Page 47)

Directions for Use Temperature Operation 37
6. Firmly hold the probe in place and keep the tip of the probe in contact with the tissue
throughout the measurement process. During the measurement process, the
temperature display area displays rotating “walking” segments.
The device beeps when the final temperature is reached. The temperature display
area displays the patient temperature, temperature scale, and measurement site.
The temperature is shown in degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius for 5 seconds
in the Navigation Window.
To switch to Monitor Mode, leave the probe in place. The Spot LXi automatically
switches to Monitor Mode after approximately 30 seconds. Once in Monitor Mode
proceed to
Step 6 on page 38.
7. Remove the probe after the temperature measurement is complete and firmly press
the ejection button on the top of the probe to release the probe cover.
8. Return the probe to the probe well.
To take a temperature in Rectal Mode:
1. Verify that the rectal probe (red ejection button) and matching probe well are installed
(see “SureTemp Plus” on page 25). Spot LXi only operates in Rectal Mode if the red
rectal probe and probe well are installed.
2. Hold the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the indentations of the
probe handle and withdraw the probe from the probe well.
3. Verify the lower-body icon in Spot LXi’s temperature display area is flashing.
4. Insert the probe into a probe cover and press the probe handle down firmly.
The probe handle moves slightly to engage the probe cover.
5. Separate the patient’s buttocks with one hand. Use the other hand to gently insert the
probe only 5/8 in. (1.5 cm) inside the rectum (less for infants and children). The use of
a lubricant is optional.
6. Tilt the probe so that the tip is in contact with tissue. Continue to separate the
buttocks and hold the probe in place throughout the measurement process. During
the measurement process, the temperature display area displays rotating “walking”
segments.
The device beeps when the final temperature is reached. The temperature display
area displays the patient temperature, temperature scale, and measurement site.
The temperature is shown in degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius for 5 seconds
in the Navigation Window.
To switch to Monitor Mode, leave the probe in place. The Spot LXi automatically
switches to Monitor Mode after approximately 30 seconds. Once in Monitor Mode
proceed to
Step 6 on page 38.
WARNING Incorrect insertion of probe can cause bowel perforation.
WARNING Washing hands greatly reduces the risk of cross-contamination and
nosocomial infection.
Caution To obtain accurate rectal temperatures, use the temperature probe
with the red ejection button and red probe well.