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Directions for Use 31
b. For axillary temperatures, lift the patient’s arm so that the entire axilla is easily
seen and 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. Any prior contact between the probe tip and the tissue with
another material may cause inaccurate readings. Verify that axillary tissue
completely surrounds the probe tip and place the arm snugly at the patient’s side.
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.
Spot Vital Signs beeps once after reaching the final temperature. The temperature
display area displays the patient temperature. Spot Vital Signs displays the current
temperature for two minutes after the probe is placed back in the holder. The display
then goes blank (unless another measurement is active).
If Spot Vital Signs displays a probe position icon during the temperature
determination, the temperature display alternates between the final predicted
temperature and the letter “P”.
To switch to Monitor Mode, leave the probe in place after obtaining a reading and
press the Mode button once. The temperature display shows an “M” to indicate
Monitor Mode. Once in Monitor Mode proceed to Step 5 on page 33.
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 Spot Vital Signs.
To take a temperature in Rectal Mode:
1. Verify that the rectal probe (red cap) is installed. Spot Vital Signs only operates in
Rectal Mode if the red rectal probe is installed.
2. Hold the probe handle with your thumb and two fingers on the sides of the probe
handle and withdraw the probe from Spot Vital Signs.
3. Verify the Spot Vital Signs temperature display shows “rEC” to indicate a rectal probe
is in use.
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.
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.