Product Manual

11-4 CARESCAPE V100 Vital Signs Monitor 2036691-001C
Alaris Turbo Temp: Description
NOTE: These temperature readings are not stored in history, printed, or
reported via host comms.
WARNING
The performance of the monitor may be degraded if it is
operated outside of the environmental conditions specified in
Product Overview.
CAUTIONS
Be careful not to overextend the coiled cord of the temperature
probe. Overextension can damage the probe coil connector
interfaces.
Accurate oral temperatures can only be obtained by placing
the blue probe under the tongue in the right
or left sublingual
pocket. Temperatures in other locations in the mouth can vary by
more than 2°F or 1°C.
Accurate rectal temperatures can only be obtained by using
the red temperature probe. Red and blue temperature probes
are not interchangeable.
Do not allow the tip of the predictive temperature probe to
come into contact with a heat source (e.g., hands or fingers)
prior to taking a temperature measurement. If this occurs,
allow 5 seconds for the probe tip to cool before proceeding.
Use only IVAC probes and P850A probe covers. The size, shape,
and thermal characteristics of the probe covers can affect the
performance of the instrument. Inaccurate readings may
occur unless IVAC probes and probe covers are used.
Electromagnetic Compatibility: Operating the thermometer
near equipment which radiates high-energy electromagnetic
and radio frequencies (electrosurgical/cauterizing equipment,
portable radios, cellular telephones, etc.) may cause false
alarm conditions. If this happens, reposition the monitor and
temperature probe away from the source of interference and
perform a new measurement.
If a patient’s temperature is below 96.0°F (35.6°C), the unit will
automatically switch from the
predictive mode into the monitor
mode within 10 seconds. It will continue to monitor the patient’s
temperature until the probe is removed from the patient and
returned to the storage well.