
Directions for use 13
9. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the
patient’s 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.
AXILLARY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well
When used correctly, the SureTemp 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 axillary 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.
TAKING AN AXILLARY TEMPERATURE
1. 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.
Patient actions may interfere with accurate oral temperature readings.
Ingesting hot 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.
WARNING Do not take a patient’s temperature without using a Welch Allyn
disposable probe cover. Doing so can cause patient discomfort, patient cross
contamination, and erroneous temperature readings.
Caution To ensure optimal accuracy, always confirm that the correct axillary
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.
Caution Do not take an axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct
contact between patient’s skin and the probe is required.
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.
Adult Axillary
Mode Icon
Pediatric Axillary
Mode Icon
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