Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor v.1.4.X - User Manual - Manual (Page 81)

Directions for use Monitoring and Measurements 77
Temperature monitoring
• Depending on the sensor type, the sensor can be applied to the ear, the skin or the
rectum.
• To achieve a reliable measured value, independent of the measuring site, the
measurement duration must be at least 2 minutes.
Temperature settings
The parameter settings are selected with the trim knob, described previously (see
“Settings via a parameter field” on page 31) .
The default settings are in bold.
Temperature alarm and messages
Parameter Description
TEMP Display Mode T1 and T2, T1 only, or T1 and ΔT
Temp Units °C or °F
T1 and T2 lower / upper limit Range: 15°C to 45°C (59°F and 113°F)
Lower limit default: 35°C (95°F)
Upper limit default: 37.8°C (100°F)
ΔT lower / upper limit Range: 15°C to 45°C (59°F and 113°F)
Lower limit default: 0.0°C (0.0°F)
Upper limit default: 0.1°C (0.2°F)
Note Alarms can only be set for the temperature parameters that are currently on
display. So for example, if T1 and delta T were selected for display, there would be
no T2 alarm settings.
Message Possible cause Suggested action
TEMP unplugged TEMP not connected to the
monitor Connect sensor.
TEMP needs service The monitor has detected an
error Switch monitor Off/On or replace monitor.
TEMP out of range The temperature is outside the
measuring range of the monitor. Check the patient or alarm limits.
Sensor or monitor problem Check the sensor and monitor. Switch the
monitor off/on.
TEMP < [lower limit] Temperature too low Check the patient and alarm limits.
TEMP > [upper limit] Temperature too high Check the patient and alarm limits.