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SureTemp® Plus Inservice Presentation

Models 690 and 692

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Table of Contents

• Overview

• Cleaning

• Probe and Probe Cover

• Oral Measurements

• Oral Temperature Interferences

• Axillary Measurements for Adults

• Axillary Measurements for Pediatrics

• Axillary Measurement Inaccuracies

• Rectal Measurements

• Monitor Mode

• Using Monitor Mode

• Screen Icons

• Security: Instant-On Setting

• Security: Temperature Count Setting

• Temperature Recall

• Temperature Scale

• Pulse Timer

• Batteries

• Resources

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Overview

Color-coded removable probe wells

Quick Predictive Temperature Times: (approximately) • Oral approx 4-6 seconds • Rectal approx 10 seconds • Adult axillary approx 15 seconds • Pediatric axillary approx 10 seconds The probe tip is pre-heated to 93.7 ̊ F to give a jump-start on predictive temperatures

(Model 692 only) Features 60-second pulse timer, automatic LCD backlight, ID field and anti-theft alarm

Patient Temperature Range: 80.0 °F to 110.0 °F (26.7 °C to 43.3 °C)

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Cleaning

Clean on a routine basis, according to facility policy. Disinfect the device when contamination occurs. Appropriate cleaning/disinfecting agents:

• Wipe the thermometer with a cloth dampened with warm water and a mild detergent solution.

• Disinfect as needed with 70% isopropyl alcohol or 10% chlorine bleach, or a non-staining disinfectant.

• Do not immerse or soak the thermometer or probe in fluid.

• To clean the removable probe well, wipe inside and outside with disinfecting solutions listed above. If necessary, the probe well can be immersed in a mild detergent solution as necessary for cleaning. Make sure parts are dry before reassembling the thermometer.

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Probe and Probe Covers

Probes and probe wells are color-coded and removable

• Blue for Oral/Axillary temperatures

• Red for Rectal temperatures

Remember to use the matching probe and probe well together

Only Welch Allyn probe covers should be used with this thermometer

• Probe covers are single use only! • Do not reuse probe covers, as this will result in

inaccurate readings

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Oral Measurements

1. Withdraw the probe to turn thermometer on.

2. Verify oral mode is selected by observing the flashing head icon and the word “oral”. Press Mode Selection button to select oral mode if necessary.

3. Apply probe cover; wait for a short beep.

4. Place probe into sublingual pocket.

5. Hold the probe in place without moving it; “walking segments” appear on screen, indicating measurement in progress.

6. Temperature result will appear in approximately 4-6 seconds. The display shows the measurement site, temperature scale, and patient reading for 30 seconds or until probe is replaced in the well.

7. Discard probe cover; never re-use.

8. Return probe to the probe well. The LCD display will go blank.

There is a 2ᵒ from the front to

the back of the mouth

NOTE: Use BLUE probe and probe well for oral temperature measurements

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Oral Temperature Interferences

The following interfere with oral measurements for up to 20 minutes:

• Ingesting hot or cold liquids

• Eating food

• Chewing gum or mints

• Brushing teeth

• Mouth care

• Smoking

• Performing strenuous activity

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Axillary Measurements for Adults

1. Withdraw the probe to turn thermometer on.

2. Press Mode Selection button to select the adult axillary mode. The adult icon will have a flashing torso icon and display “adult axillary”.

3. Apply probe cover.

4. Lift patient’s arm, place probe as high as possible into the axilla in proper vertical position (‘align with the spine’) and place patient’s arm snugly down around probe. This must be performed against bare skin.

5. “Walking” segments will appear on the screen indicating measurement is in progress.

6. Temperature result will appear in approximately 12-15 seconds. The display shows the measurement site, temperature scale, and patient reading for 30 seconds or until probe is replaced in the well.

7. Discard probe cover.

8. Return probe to the probe well. The LCD display will go blank.

Age Range for Adult = 18 years and older

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Axillary Measurements for Pediatrics

1. Withdraw the probe with the blue ejection button from blue probe well to turn thermometer on.

2. Press the Mode Selection button to select the pediatric axillary mode. The pediatric icon is a crawling toddler and displays “Ped Axillary”.

3. Follow the same procedure for measuring an adult temperature. The pediatric measurement will take approximately 10 seconds.

Age Range for Pediatric = 17 years and younger

NOTE: Use BLUE probe and probe well for axillary temperature measurements

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Axillary Measurement Inaccuracies

Inaccurate axillary measurements can be caused by:

• Probe contact with clothing, bandages, electrodes, etc.

• Poor tissue contact

• Prolonged exposure of the axilla to ambient air

• Forgetting to switch thermometer into proper axillary mode

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Rectal Measurements

1. Obtain the red probe well and probe with the red ejection button. Remove the blue probe well and probe, and install the red.

2. Withdraw the probe to turn thermometer on.

3. Observe the icon with the lower half of the body flashing and displays “Rectal” indicating Rectal Mode.

4. Apply probe cover. The use of lubricant is optional.

• If lubrication is needed, only use a small amount

5. Insertion for an adult should be 5/8” (1.5cm) and less for infants and children.

6. “Walking” segments will appear on the screen indicating measurement is in progress.

7. Temperature result will appear in approximately 12-15 seconds. The display shows the measurement site, temperature scale, and patient reading for 30 seconds or until probe is replaced in the well.

8. Discard probe cover.

9. Return probe to the probe well. The LCD display will go blank.

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Monitor Mode

Continuous monitoring mode is equivalent to using a glass/mercury thermometer. • Not recommended for use over 3-5 minutes. • Measurements are not stored in memory. • Useful for double-checking quick predictive readings; i.e.

an infant exposed to cool ambient temperatures.

The thermometer enters Monitor Mode automatically if: • The probe has been removed and not used for 60 seconds, or • The patient temperature is too low to allow the device to take it in

predictive mode.

You can also manually place the thermometer into Monitor Mode (see next slide)

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Using Monitor Mode

To use monitor mode: 1. Select the correct probe/probe well.

2. Apply a probe cover.

3. Take the patient’s reading in the appropriate place. Continue to hold the probe in position after the temperature is displayed.

4. Press the Mode Selection button until Monitor Mode indicator appears on the LCD.

5. Keep the thermometer in place for the required duration:

• Oral 3 minutes

• Axillary 5 minutes

• Rectal 3 minutes

6. Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site.

7. Discard the probe cover. Upon returning the probe to the well, the thermometer will return to predictive mode.

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Screen Icons

Instrument Malfunction The instrument is not working properly and will not take readings

Broken Probe The probe is broken

Loss of Tissue Contact The probe is not touching tissue properly. If displayed with the final reading, the

recommendation is to re-take temperature

Low Battery Indicates the need for batteries to be changed soon. Normal operation is not affected.

Dead Battery Indicates the batteries are too low for the instrument to function. The thermometer will not

take measurements.

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Security: Instant-On Setting

To clear the alarm state and to take a patient reading, return the device to the wall holder and press the MODE SELECTION button while removing the probe from the probe well.

The thermometer goes into alarm state within 5 seconds after removal from the wall holder.

In the alarm state, the thermometer beeps continuously and displays SEC on the LCD.

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Security: Temperature Count Setting

Optional advanced setting that allows user to take a set number of temperature readings before the unit goes into security alarm state. • As the instrument nears the final reading, it will

display SECURITY COUNT as a warning, along with the number representing the last 5 temperature counts remaining.

• As alarm state is entered, it beeps for approximately 10 seconds, and displays SEC on the LCD along with SECURITY COUNT in the ID field. The instrument is now disabled.

• Return the instrument to a wall holder to reset the counter.

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Temperature Recall

Press the Recall button to display the last temperature taken.

• Reading remains in memory until the next temperature is taken.

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Temperature Scale

Press the C/F button to display the temperature in the opposite scale.

• The next reading will be taken in the default temperature scale.

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Pulse Timer

(Model 692 only) Press and release the Pulse Timer button to activate the timer. • Audible beeps sound at 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 seconds. The

timer turns off after 60 seconds. • Pressing the timer button again or removing the probe

from the well will stop the timer.

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Batteries

• Operates using 3 AA batteries

• Average life is 5000-6000 measurements

• No battery charging required

Battery Replacement 1. Remove the box of probe covers from the probe cover storage compartment. 2. Remove the probe and probe well. 3. Press inward on the textured grips on each side of the assembly to remove the battery door. 4. Remove the three AA batteries; replace with fresh AA batteries matching the polarity symbols. 5. Snap the probe cover storage assembly back into place. 6. Replace the probe, probe well, and probe covers.

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Resources

Thank you for choosing Welch Allyn

Customer Care: 1-800-535-6663

Website:

www.welchallyn.com

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