Spot Vital Signs LXi Directions for Use - Frank's Hospital Workshop

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Temperature Operation
Temperature Operation Mode Selection
Normal Mode
Spot LXi with the SureTemp Plus thermometer takes a temperature in either Normal or
Monitor Mode. The default setting is Normal Mode.
In the Normal Mode, the SureTemp Plus thermometer “predicts” body temperature in
the oral, axillary, or rectal modes. The thermometer takes an oral reading in approximately
4 to 6 seconds, a pediatric axillary reading (ages 17 years and younger) in approximately
10 to 13 seconds, an adult axillary reading (ages 18 years and older) in approximately 12 to
15 seconds, and a rectal reading in approximately 10 to 13 seconds. Use the Monitor
Mode when difficult situations prevent taking an accurate temperature in the Normal
Mode.
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 oral temperature readings for up to 20 minutes after activity
has ended.
Probe contact with electrodes or bandages, poor tissue contact, taking an axillary
temperature over clothing, or prolonged exposure of axilla to ambient air can cause
inaccurate axillary temperature readings.
WARNING To ensure optimal accuracy, always confirm that the correct mode is
selected.
WARNING Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. Using other manufacturers’
probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors
and/or inaccuracy.
To take a temperature in oral or axillary mode:
WARNING Do not take an axillary temperature through the patient’s clothing.
Direct contact between the patient’s skin and the probe is required.
Caution Use the temperature probe with the blue ejection button and blue
probe well to obtain accurate oral or axillary temperatures.
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