SureTemp Plus Veterinary Thermometer User Manual
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1. USA Canada European Call Center Germany Latin America Singapore United Kingdom 1 26 1 800 535 6663 1315 685 4560 1 800 561 8797 353 46 90 67790 49 7477 9271 70 1 305 669 9003 65 6419 8100 44 207 365 6 80 Australia China France Japan Netherlands south Africa Sweden 61 2 9638 3000 800 074 793 86 21 6327 9631 33 1 55 69 58 49 81 3 3219 0071 31 157 505 000 27 11 777 1999 46 85 853 6551 Welch Allyn MM 71213 0000 Ver E 4341 State Street Road Skaneateles Falls NY 13153 Tel 1 800 535 6663 Fax 1 315 685 3361 www welchallyn com Printed in Mexico2. vV W C F Celcius Fahrenheit Button Pulse Timer Button 692 Only Recall Button Mode Selection Button BUTTON FUNCTIONS Buttons C F 9 Pulse Timer 692 Only amp Mode Selection Recall SET UP Procedure Press and release the C F Celsius Fahrenheit button to toggle between temperature scales any time a temperature is displayed on the LCD Press and release the Pulse Timer button to activate the timer Audible beeps sound at O 15 30 45 and 60 seconds The timer turns off automatically after 60 seconds You can stop the timer at any time by pressing the Pulse Timer button or by removing the probe trom the probe well Press and release the Mode Selection button after you have withdrawn the blue probe from the probe well to change the current measurement site to Oral Adult Axillary or Pediatric Axillary The selected measurement site is displayed by a flashing body site icon Note that no other measurement sites are available when using the red probe in the Rectal Mode Press and release the Recall button when the display is blank to recall the last completed predicted temperature The LCD will display the recalled temperature for five seconds along with the battery icon temperature scale mode selection and probe position icon if applicable ASSEMBLING THE UNIT Your Surelemp Plus thermometer is shipped to you with three 1 5V AA batteries installed _ Install the ora
3. Class 2 Device Continuous Operation Not AP or APG equipment Not protected against the ingress of water Predict time depends on probe placement and patient condition Predict times do not include tissue contact detection time or time needed to place the probe into the measurement site 1 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES To order replacement parts and accessories please contact the Welch Allyn office nearest to you The phone numbers for these offices are provided on page 26 SERVICE Except for the replaceable AA batteries this instrument contains no user serviceable parts Return the thermometer to a Welch Allyn authorized service center for service and repair Refer to the Technical Manual WELCH ALLYN SERVICE POLICY Only a Welch Allyn Service Center can perform or approve all repairs on products under warranty Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty Qualified electronics personnel or at a Welch Allyn Service Center should repair out of warranty products CONTACTING WELCH ALLYN If you encounter an equipment problem that you cannot resolve call the Welch Allyn Service Center nearest you for assistance Welch Allyn offers telephone based technical support on normal business days at the phone numbers listed on page 26 Before returning a product for repair you must first obtain authorization from Welch Allyn If you are advised to return a product to Welch Allyn for service or repair you should schedule the
4. SureTemp Plus REF 690 and 692 CE 0297 Printed in Mexico U S Patent 5 632 555 6 000 846 6 036 361 6 971 790 Additional U S and foreign patents pending AGENCY APPROVALS SB CERTIFIED TO CAN CSA STD C22 2 NO 601 1 C US CONFORMS TO IEC 60601 1 60601 1 2 UL STD 2601 1 166292 WOMEN EMC Framework of Australia N 344 AUSTRALIA The CE mark on this product indicates that the product has 0297 been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 93 42 EEC Medical Device Directive Authorized European Representative Address European Regulatory Manager Welch Allyn Ltd Navan Business Park Dublin Road Navan County Meath Republic of Ireland Tel 353 46 90 67700 Fax 353 46 90 67756 CaviCide is a registered trademark of Metrex Research Corporation 800 841 1428 2003 by Welch Allyn Inc All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopy without prior written consent from Welch Allyn Table of Contents SI MBOES AND DESCRIPINONS aps Re Rd ee ety CR ea eed 1 1 SAFET NED WARNINGS vangs ook Ae DE aie Saath AoW en aA cas a at ln we 1 2 IRTRODUC HON vee eed SERE ates phe eae ate GENRE ER ares 1 4 SLRETEMP PEUS MODEL COMPARISON CHART ein ee Ek ED Se Ed 1 5 INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS sed atte ded iese af tet scat tote se t s 5 4 1 6 EARTSANEFEATURE Si et conde eie hasta ae aoe
5. Ale ese de ese tes 1 6 BUTIONEUNGETONE BESET athe i tok Ne el tee el ne oe 8 ate tas 1 7 De E a a oe E ER OE EET ETETE EATE AREE EAE ERASE 1 7 DI BEA INDIE BATE RS rosee ai asin A ae Re ET dati A A BE ED 1 9 ORAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 2 ds SEE Wa de clea Foes a 1 12 AXILLARY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 3 24 Miss ae sege ie ie 1 14 RECTAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT cd as daa cue ee ate oe We eN die 1 16 MONITOR MODE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 1 18 INSTRUMENT CE GURITY oer See stan KEER GOU Bk eN oan omy heat yo 1 20 MIA IN ENANEE ed EE BESEER bhatt OE OD De de es AD Ede 1 21 EDEN HIE sede EA Ee Ge ala ne wie Sean Ook AE ME Pe 1 21 DISPOSAL wah EO ets aa ee tone tae oh ONS eee cds 1 22 PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 is Sieg ge gs au 1 23 REPLACEMENT PARTSOAND ACCESSORIES oan saeco eae bed ie coeds oa 4 1 24 ee ae ht aad ace TES HOED EE EE EIE ee Oe 1 24 KNIE VARBANH ES ES SEE poe RUS oe he eee Sea eked Yous 1 25 SERVICE GENAERS onse ilar seed oa eke eee nea wee 1 26 SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS gt gt d oa OD d gt ATTENTION Caution consult user s manual for additional information Type BF Applied Part Handle with Care Transport Storage Temperature Transport Storage Humidity Internally Powered Alkaline Battery AA 1 5V Not protected against the ingress of water Latex Free Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Prepare this product for reuse or separate co
6. measurement in Normal Mode or MONITOR keep the probe in place for three minutes in Monitor Mode The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site as the temperature reading is not maintained in memory Long term continuous monitoring beyond three minutes Is not N recommended in Rectal Mode After the temperature measurement is complete remove the probe from the patient s rectum Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the top of the probe 9 Return the probe to the probe well The LCD display will go blank 10 Wash your hands Washing hands greatly reduces the risk of cross contamination and pp Nosocomial Infection MONITOR MODE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button Oral Axillary or Red Ejection Button Rectal Monitor Mode continuously displays the temperature of the probe for as long as the probe remains in place at the measurement site and remains within the operating patient temperature range The patients oral and rectal temperature will reach final equilibrium in approximately three minutes in the Monitor Mode Axillary temperature will reach equilibrium in approximately five minutes in the Monitor Mode j Monitored temperatures are not stored in memory for recall TAKING A TEMPERATURE USING MONITOR MODE 1 Ensure that both the appropriately colored probe and matching probe well for the in
7. only Rectal probes red ejection button and red rectal removable probe wells are used for taking rectal temperatures only Use of the probe at the wrong site will result in temperature errors Use of the incorrect removable probe well could result in patient cross contamination To ensure patient safety and temperature measurement accuracy use only accessories and supplies recommended or supplied by Welch Allyn Equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide The thermometer case connectors and probe are not waterproof Do not immerse or drip fluids on these items Should this occur dry the device with warm air Check all operating functions for proper operation gt gt gt ee p Do not take an axillary temperature through patients clothing Direct probe cover to skin contact is required The Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus thermometer consists of high quality precision parts Protect it from severe impact and shock A qualified service technician must check any Surelemp Plus thermometer which is dropped or damaged to ensure proper operation prior to further use Do not use the thermometer If you notice any signs of damage to the probe or instrument Contact the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department for assistance Welch Allyn recommends that batteries are removed for long term storage since alkaline batteries can deteriorate and leak over extended pe
8. repair with the Welch Allyn Service Center nearest you Welch Allyn service personnel with provide you with a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Print this number on the outside of your shipping box Welch Allyn does not accept returns that are missing an RMA gt number 1 24 LIMITED WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MODEL 692 AND TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MODEL 690 INSTRUMENTS Instrumentation purchased new from Welch Allyn Inc Welch Allyn is warranted to be free from original defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years for Model 692 and a period of two years for Model 690 from the date of first shipment trom Welch Allyn This warranty shall be fulfilled by Welch Allyn or its authorized representative repairing or replacing at Welch Allyn s discretion any such defect free of charge for parts and labor Welch Allyn must be notified via telephone of any defective product and the item must be immediately returned with an RMA number provided by Welch Allyn securely packaged and postage prepaid to Welch Allyn Loss or damage in shipment shall be at the purchaser s risk Welch Allyn will not be responsible for loss associated with the use of any Welch Allyn product that 1 has had the serial number defaced 2 has been repaired by anyone other than an authorized Welch Allyn Service Representative 3 has been altered 4 has been used in a manner other than i
9. to show that the Adult Axillary Mode is selected pom ADULT AXILLARY Ped Axillary Mode This flashing icon and or words are displayed to show that the Pediatric Axillary Mode is selected Rectal Mode This flashing icon and or word are displayed to show that the Rectal Mode is selected PED AXILLARY cK RECTAL Monitor Mode This icon is displayed while in Monitor Mode Monitor Mode is used for continuous temperature monitoring when difficult situations prevent accurate temperatures in the Normal Mode For oral and rectal sites three minutes of continuous monitoring is recommended for an accurate temperature reading For axillary sites five minutes of continuous monitoring is recommended Patient Temperature Exceeds Upper Measurement Range Limit of 110 0 F 43 3 C Ly MONITOR d 1 10 Patient Temperature Is Lower than Measurement Range Limit of 80 0 F 26 7 C Ambient Temperature Exceeds Upper Measurement Range Limit of 104 0 F 40 0 C Ambient Temperature Is Lower than Measurement Range Limit of 50 0 F 10 0 C Pulse Timer This icon indicates that the device is in the Pulse Timer Mode Low Battery A single flashing segment appears on the battery symbol Normal operation is not affected Replace the batteries Dead Battery An open battery symbol remains on the LCD and the device will not operate Replace the batteries Security Mode The instrument is in Se
10. N contact between patients skin and the probe is required 1 14 Load a probe cover by Inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the probe handle down firmly The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover Use only Welch Allyn probe covers The use of other manufacturer s lt p probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and or inaccuracy With the correct axillary mode indicator flashing lift the patients arm so that the entire axilla is easily seen Place the probe as high as possible in the axilla Do not allow the probe tip to come into contact with the patient until the probe is placed in the measurement site Before this any contact between the probe tip and the tissue or other material may cause Inaccurate readings Verity that the probe tip is completely surrounded by axillary tissue and place the arm snugly at the patients side Hold the patients arm in this position and do not allow movement of the arm or probe during the measurement cycle Rotating walking segments appear on the display indicating that measurement is in progress The unit will beep three times when the final temperature is reached The measurement site temperature scale and patient temperature will display on the LCD The final temperature will remain on the display for 30 seconds Normal Mode the unit will automatically enter Monitor Mode In this mode measurement time is extended Either re
11. curity Mode Return the thermometer to the wall holder to resume normal operation See page 20 to set the instrument in Security Mode Model 692 only 1 11 ORAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well When used correctly the Surelemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an oral temperature in approximately 4 6 seconds The ability of the Surelemp Plus thermometer to take an accurate oral temperature requires correct user technique TAKING AN ORAL TEMPERATURE 1 Ensure that the oral probe blue ejection button and the blue probe well are installed Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the indentations of the probe handle withdraw the probe from the probe well Verify that the oral model icon is selected by observing the flashing head icon on the instrument s display If this icon is not flashing press the Mode Selection button until the head icon appears Load a probe cover by inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the probe handle down firmly The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover j Use only Welch Allyn probe covers The use of other manufacturer s 1 12 probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and or inaccuracy With the Oral Mode indicator flashing quickly place the probe tip under the patient s tongue on either side of the mouth to reach the rear sublingual pocket Have the pat
12. e basis according to each facility s policy Disinfect the device whenever contamination occurs CLEANING THE THERMOMETER AND PROBE Wipe the thermometer regularly with a cloth dampened with warm water and a mild detergent solution As needed clean the thermometer and probe with a 70 isopropyl alcohol solution or a 10 chlorine bleach solution or a nonstaining disinfectant such as CaviCide or its equivalent fluid f DO NOT immerse or soak the thermometer or probe in any type of 1 21 DO NOT use steam heat or gas sterilization on the thermometer or probe DO NOT autoclave the thermometer or the probe CLEANING THE REMOVABLE PROBE WELL e Remove the probe well from the unit Unplug the latching probe connector to prevent the device from consuming battery power while you are cleaning the probe well e Clean the inner surface of the probe well by swabbing the surface with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution or a 70 isopropyl alcohol or a 10 chlorine bleach solution or a nonstaining disinfectant such as Cavi Cide or its equivalent Clean the probe well s outer surface by swabbing or wiping the surface with one of the solutions mentioned above Immerse the probe well in mild detergent solution as necessary for cleaning DO NOT use hard or sharp objects to clean the probe well This could damage the probe well and cause the unit to not function properly DO NOT use steam heat or gas sterilization on the p
13. e wall mount a maximum of 48 inches 4 122 cm from the floor 10 25 cm lt 3 Install the wall mount to allow at least 12 inches 30 5 cm clearance on top of the instrument This provides ease of removing and installing the probe and probe well or installing probe covers onto the probe DISPLAY INDICATORS F ORAL PED ADULT RECTAL AXILLARY AXILLARY Instrument Malfunction The device is not working properly Call Welch Allyns Customer Service Department for assistance Broken Probe The probe is broken Replace probe or call Welch Allyns Customer Service Department for assistance Loss of Tissue Contact The probe has lost contact with the patients tissue The icon will disappear once proper contact is achieved The icon will later reappear at the end of the temperature measurement It is recommended that you take a new temperature reading ID Field This is a seven character field that allows customized identification of the instrument via userselected letters and numbers See the Model 690 692 Service Manual for set up instructions NZ N es iN iN ie Walking Segments The dark bar will move around the display when the thermometer is in the process of taking a temperature Cy Oral Mode This flashing icon and or word are displayed to show that the Oral Mode is selected Adult Axillary Mode This flashing icon and or words are displayed
14. ient close his her lips around the probe Sublingual Pocket g Hold the probe in place keeping the tip of the probe in contact with the oral tissue throughout the measurement process Rotating walking segments appear on the display indicating that measurement is in progress The unit will beep three times when the final temperature is reached The measurement site temperature scale and patient temperature will display on the LCD The final temperature will remain on the display for 30 seconds If you cannot correctly measure the patient s temperature in Normal Mode the unit will automatically enter Monitor Mode In this mode measurement time is extended Either O repeat the temperature measurement in Normal Mode in the MONITOR opposite sublingual pocket or keep the probe in place for three minutes in Monitor Mode The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site as the temperature reading is not maintained in memory recommended in the Oral Mode i Long term continuous monitoring beyond three minutes is not After the temperature measurement is complete remove the probe from the patients mouth Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the top of the probe 10 Return the probe to the probe well The LCD display will go blank D Patient actions may interfere with accurate oral temperature readings Ingesting hot
15. l axillary probe blue ejection button or optional rectal probe red Ejection button by inserting the latching probe connector on the end of the coiled cord into the units plug receptacle Ensure that the connector snaps into place The LCD will illuminate for approximately 7 seconds and will then turn off 2 Connect the appropriate removable probe well to the thermometer Note that the cut out in the probe well fits over the probe cord strain relief Ensure that the removable probe well snaps into position and is completely seated to the thermometer Place the probe into the well 3 Insert the box of Welch Allyn disposable probe covers into the probe cover storage holder To open the box of probe covers remove and discard the tear away corner You will see the ends of the probe covers in the box MOUNTING THE UNIT Mount the wall mount bracket in a location such as an interior wall or wall divider so that the thermometer remains at ambient room temperature Mounting the unit on an uninsulated exterior wall in an area directly hit by sunlight above heat radiators or powered equipment including computers and lights or below air conditioning outlets is not recommended Proper mounting of the unit will prevent tangling of the probe cord with other equipment at the patients bedside 1 Mount the instrument so that all other objects are no closer than 4 inches 10 25 cm from the sides and bottom of the unit 2 Mount th
16. llection as specitied by Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment WEEE If this product is contaminated this directive does not apply For more specific disposal information see www welchallyn com weee or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service at 44 207 365 6780 SAFETY AND WARNINGS A EE B PPF In order to obtain accurate and reliable temperature results and ensure patient safety it is important that this booklet is read thoroughly prior to using the instrument If you have any technical or clinical questions concerning the thermometer s use and or care please contact the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department Use single use Welch Allyn disposable probe covers to limit patient cross contamination The use of any other probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors or result in inaccurate readings Do not take a patients temperature without using a Welch Allyn disposable probe cover Doing so can cause patient discomfort patient cross contamination and erroneous temperature readings Long term continuous monitoring beyond three to five minutes is not recommended in any mode Biting the probe tip while taking a temperature may result In damage to the probe Oral axillary probes blue ejection button at top of probe and blue oral axillary removable probe wells are used for taking oral and axillary temperatures
17. n accordance with the instructions or 5 has been abused or exposed to extreme environmental conditions ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON PROBES AND PROBE COVERS Welch Allyn warrants probes and probe covers to meet Welch Allyns specifications for the Product at the time of purchase and to be free from original defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period equal to one year from the date of first shipment of such Product to the customer by or on behalf of Distributor Probe covers are intended for single use only NINETY DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ON REMOVABLE PROBE WELLS Removable probe wells blue oral and red rectal are warranted to be free trom original defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety days from the date of first shipment from Welch Allyn THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WELCH ALLYN WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SALE USE OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE INSTRUMENTATION REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE THE DAMAGES FOR WHICH WELCH ALLYN WILL BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT DOWNTIME COSTS AND LOSS OF USE OF THE INSTRUMENTATION 1 25 SERVICE CENTERS For information about any Welch Allyn product call Welch Allyn Customer Support
18. n from the probe well and is not replaced within 60 seconds of inactivity 1 19 INSTRUMENT SECURITY The Surelemp Model 692 thermometer is equipped with electronic security options designed to reduce the risk of theft These options include both Temperature Count and Instant On security features TEMPERATURE COUNT The Temperature Count security feature allows you to take a set number of temperature readings before the instrument goes into the security alarm state The selectable counts are 25 50 100 and 200 As the instruments nears the final reading it will disolay SECURITY COUNT as a warning along with a number representing the last 5 temperature counts i e 5 4 3 2 1 remaining on the security counter When the instrument enters the alarm state it beeps for approximately 10 seconds At this time the instrument displays SEC on the LCD along with SECURITY COUNT in the ID field in the upper left hand corner of the screen The instrument is then disabled Returning the instrument to the wall holder resets the security count If the count is set to OFF the temperature count function is disabled and no security alarm will occur To set the Temperature Count security feature please refer to the Technical Manual INSTANT ON When the Instant On feature is activated the instrument goes into the security alarm state within five seconds after removal from the wall holder When the instrument enters the alarm state it beeps con
19. n these Surelemp Plus instruments SURETEMP PLUS MODEL COMPARISON CHART This manual describes features found in Surelemp Plus model 690 and 692 thermometers Certain features are not available to users of the model 690 thermometer SureTemp Plus SureTemp Plus Model 690 Model 692 Probe Cover Storage F C Conversion X X Last Temperature Recall X X Monitor Mode X X Detachable Probe X X Oral Axillary Rectal X X Modes on Each Thermometer ColorCoded Removable X X Probe Well Wall Holder Standard X Pulse Timer X Backlight X Security Electronic X Configurable On Screen X Labeling for Identification of Instrument Sold in U S Canada X X Sold Internationally X X Instrument Warranty 2 years 3 years Removable Probe Well 90 days 90 days Probe Warranty 1 year 1 year INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS The Welch Allyn Surelemp Plus thermometer measures patients temperature in the oral axillary and rectal body sites of adult pediatric and newborn patients The device is not designed sold or intended for use except as indicated PARTS AND FEATURES You can find the serial number of your device on a label affixed to the rear housing inside the unit s probe cover storage compartment Please note the parts of your Welch Allyn Surelemp Plus thermometer as shown below Ejection Button blue or red Box of Probe Covers Thermometer Removable Probe Well blue or red LCD Display attery Door Probe Cover torage Compartment
20. ns of the probe handle withdraw the probe from the probe well Observe the flashing lowerbody icon on the unit s display Load a probe cover by Inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the probe handle down firmly The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover j Use only Welch Allyn probe covers The use of other manufacturer s probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and or inaccuracy With the Rectal Mode indicator flashing separate the patient s buttocks with one hand Using the other hand gently insert the probe only 1 5 cm 5 8 in inside the rectum less for infants and children The use of a lubricant is optional N Incorrect insertion of probe can cause bowel perforation Tilt the probe so that the tip of the probe is in contact with tissue Keep the hand separating the buttocks in place and hold the probe in place throughout the measurement process Rotating walking segments appear on the display indicating that measurement Is In progress The unit will beep three times when the final temperature is reached The measurement site temperature scale and patient temperature will display on the LCD The final temperature will remain on the display for 30 seconds If you cannot correctly measure the patient s temperature in Normal Mode the unit will automatically enter Monitor Oy Mode In this mode measurement time is extended Either repeat the temperature
21. or cold liquids eating food chewing gum or mints brushing teeth smoking or performing strenuous activity may affect temperature readings for up to 20 minutes after activity has ended AXILLARY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well When used correctly the Surelemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an axillary temperature for pediatric patients ages 17 and younger in approximately 10 13 seconds and for adult patients ages 18 and older in approximately 12 15 seconds PLACING THE THERMOMETER INTO AXILLARY MODE 1 Ensure that the axillary probe blue ejection button and the blue probe well are installed 2 Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the indentations of the probe handle withdraw the probe from the probe well 3 Verify that the axilliary mode is selected by observing the correct flashing axillary icon on the instrument s display If this icon is not flashing press the Mode Selection button to select the Adult Axillary or Pediatric Axillary icon is displayed Adult Pediatric Axillary Axillary Mode Icon Mode Icon cK To ensure optimal accuracy always confirm that the correct axillary N mode is selected After a temperature is taken and the probe is returned to the probe well the instrument reverts to the original measurement site mode TAKING AN AXILLARY TEMPERATURE Do not take an axillary temperature through patients clothing Direct
22. peat the temperature measurement in Normal Mode in the opposite axilla or keep the probe in place for five minutes in Monitor Mode The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site as the temperature reading is not maintained in memory If you cannot correctly measure the patient s temperature in Oy MONITOR Long term continuous monitoring beyond five minutes is not N recommended in the Axillary Mode After the temperature measurement is complete remove the probe from the patient s axilla Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the top of the probe Return the probe to the probe well The LCD display will go blank Probe contact with electrodes bandages etc poor tissue p contact taking a temperature over clothing or prolonged exposure of axilla to ambient air can cause inaccurate temperature readings RECTAL TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Red Ejection Button and Red Probe Well When used correctly the Surelemp Plus thermometer accurately measures rectal temperature in approximately 10 13 seconds TAKING A RECTAL TEMPERATURE 1 5 1 16 Ensure that the rectal probe red ejection button and the red probe well are Installed The instrument will only operate in Rectal Mode when the red rectal probe and probe well are installed Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the indentatio
23. riods of time and possibly cause damage to the thermometer Do not autoclave Please note the cleaning procedures described on page 21 of this manual Do not use this instrument for any purpose other than that specified in this booklet Doing so will invalidate the instrument s warranty This thermometer complies with current required standards for electromagnetic interference and should not present a problem to other equipment nor is it effected by other devices As a precaution avoid using this device in close proximity to other equipment 1 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Welch Allyn Surelemp Plus Thermistor Thermometer Please follow the operating and maintenance instructions provided in this manual to ensure years of accurate and reliable service Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the instrument and then store these instructions in a safe place for future reference The Welch Allyn Surelemp Plus is a portable thermistor thermometer used for accurately measuring body temperatures at oral axillary or rectal sites Normal body temperature is a range which varies from person to person and is influenced by factors such as time of day and an individual s level of activity ingested medications age and gender A persons normal temperature tends to decrease with age The following table shows that ranges of normal also vary by site Do not directly compare measurements from different
24. robe well DO NOT autoclave the probe well e Thoroughly dry all surfaces before re assembling the instrument e Re connect the latching probe connector to the thermometer Ensure that the connector snaps into place e Re install the probe well in the thermometer and snap the probe well into place e Insert the probe into the probe well DISPOSAL DISPOSING OF EQUIPMENT This equipment contains no hazardous materials Discard without environmental risk Remove the batteries before disposal DISPOSING OF BATTERIES Dispose of used batteries properly Consult your local recycling authority for proper procedures 1 22 PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Ambient Operating Temperature Range Operating Altitude Patient Temperature Range Temperature Predict Time Transport Storage Temperature Calibration Accuracy Humidity Dimensions Weight Power Equipment Classification IPXO 50 0 F to 104 0 F 10 0 C to 40 0 C 557 ft to 16 000 ft 170m to 4877m 80 0 F to 110 0 F 26 7 C to 43 3 C Oral Approximately 4 6 secs Adult axillary 18 years and older Approximately 12 15 secs Pediatric axillary 17 years and younger Approximately 10 13 secs Rectal Approximately 10 13 secs 13 F to 131 F 25 C to 55 C 0 2 F 0 1 C Monitor Mode 15 to 95 non condensing 8 46 x 3 18 x 2 43 215mm x 81mm x 62mm 12 6 ounces 357 grams 3 15Vdc AA batteries
25. sites Normal Body Temperature Ranges G 0 2 years 3 10 years 11 65 year gt 65 years Oral _ 35 5 37 5 36 4 375 35 8 37 0 EEN EEN EEN Rectal 36 6 38 0 36 6 38 0 37 0 38 1 36 1 37 3 EEN o o EEN Axillarye 34 7 37 3 35 9 36 7 35 2 36 9 35 5 36 3 o o Ear 36 4 38 0 36 1 37 8 35 9 37 6 35 8 37 5 EEN O Core 36 4 37 8 36 4 37 8 36 8 37 9 35 9 37 1 o o o o Normal body temperature is a range This table shows that normal temperatures vary by site Therefore readings from different sites even if taken at the same time should not be directly compared References Chamberlain J amp Terndrup T et al Determination of Normal Ear Temperature Using an Infrared Emission Detection Thermometer Annals of Emergency Medicine January 1995 Braun S Preston P and Smith R Getting a Better Read on Thermometry RN Magazine March 1998 Temperature Measurement in Paediatrics Paediatric Child Health Vo 5 No 5 July August 2000 Brunner L and Suddarth D et al The Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practic e 1982 p 1145 Erickson R emperature Taking Sourcebook IV AG Corporation San Diego CA 1993 Houdas Y et al Human Body Temperature Its Measurement and Regulatio n 1982 p 81 87 This booklet provides informative tips and instructions for using the Surelemp Plus model 690 and model 692 thermometers The chart on the following page provides details about the differences betwee
26. tended measurement site oral axillary or rectal are installed 2 Holding the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the indentations of the probe handle withdraw the probe from the probe well 3 Load a probe cover by inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the probe handle down firmly The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover Use only Welch Allyn probe covers The use of other sa manufacturer s probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and or inaccuracy 4 Take the patient s temperature using the normal Oral Rectal Pediatric Axillary or Adult Axillary Mode as previously described Continue to hold the probe in position after the temperature is displayed 6 Press the Mode Selection button until the Monitor Mode indicator appears on the LCD OO 7 Hold the thermometer in place for the required duration MONITOR Oral 3 minutes Axillary 5 minutes Rectal 3 minutes Long term continuous monitoring beyond three to five minutes is not N recommended in any mode 1 18 Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the top of the probe 10 Replace the probe in the probe well to clear the display and reset the thermometer to Normal Mode The thermometer will not beep to indicate a final temperature The unit will automatically enter Monitor Mode if the probe is lt withdraw
27. tinuously and displays SEC on the LCD Pressing the Mode Selection button while removing the probe from the probe well within 30 seconds of the instruments removal from the wall holder clears the alarm and allows the instrument to operate Returning the instrument to the wall holder will reset the instant audio alarm The options for the Instant On feature are ON and OFF In the OFF setting no security alarm will sound To set the Instant On security feature please refer to the Technical Manual 1 20 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BATTERIES l 9 6 j Remove the batteries if the instrument is not used for an extended Remove the box of probe covers from the probe cover storage compartment on the back of the unit Remove the probe and the probe well Press inward on the textured grips on each side of the assembly to remove the battery door from the back of the unit Remove the three AA 1 5Vdc alkaline batteries and replace all three batteries with AA 1 5 Vdc alkaline batteries Match the polarity of each battery to the symbols inside the battery compartment Use size AA 1 5 Vdc alkaline batteries only Use of any other battery size or type could damage the thermometer and cause personal Injury Snap the probe cover storage assembly back into place Replace the probe and probe well period of time to avoid possible damage to the thermometer due to battery leakage CLEANING ROUTINE CLEANING Clean on a routin
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