Temperature, Intended use, Temperature connectors and probes – Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitor, Propaq Encore - Quick Reference Guide User Manual

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Patient monitoring

Welch Allyn Propaq Encore Vital Signs Monitor

NIBP IN PROGRESS message

The monitor displays this message when noise or artifact such as vehicle motion causes a
delay while measuring NIBP. To remove the message, press any button below the screen.
To cancel the NIBP measurement, press

STOP

.

Temperature

Intended use

Propaq Encore monitors provide two temperature channels (except for the HP-side panel
option). When both channels are active, the difference temperature (

T) is also displayed.

You can select °C or °F.

Temperature connectors and probes

Other temperature probes that do not match the performance specifications of these
approved probes may produce incorrect temperature readings.

Preparation

1.

Place the probe on the patient, and plug it into one of the connectors on the Propaq's
side panel. Within a few seconds, the Propaq Encore will display the temperature.

2.

To select the temperature units (°C or °F), press SETUP, MORE, MORE, SERVICE,
YES (to access the Service Menu), MORE, MORE, SETTINGS. Use the NEXT and
CHANGE buttons to select and set the temperature units as desired. The Propaq
Encore automatically updates the temperature display to show the newly selected
units. Changing units does not clear Temperature trends.

3.

Set the alarm limits according to your hospital's standards.

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WARNING Use only accessories approved by Welch Allyn. Visit

www.welchallyn.com

. The use of any other accessories can result in inaccurate

patient data, can damage the equipment, and can void your product warranty.

WARNING Application and use of metal-jacketed temperature probes that come
in contact with conductive objects or clinical personnel during electrocautery may
cause burns at the patient-probe/electrode contact points.

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