GE Giraffe - 3.4 Line Voltage Calibration; 3.5 Humidifier Calibration

Girae Warmer 3-8
Attaching the Skin Temperature Probe
Illustration
Step
Description
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2
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Place the skin probe on the baby’s skin. If the
baby is prone, place the probe on the baby’s
back. If the baby is supine, you should place
the probe on the baby’s abdomen (or at a
site consistent with your unit’s policy and
procedures).
Ensure that the baby’s skin is clean and dry
before applying the probe.
Select a location on the baby’s abdomen (or
back) so that the probe is directly in the path
of the radiant heat.
1 shows the heat reective patch.
2 shows a reusable patient temperature
probe.
3 shows a disposable patient temperature
probe.
WARNING:
Do not place the probe between the baby and the mattress; inaccurate readings will result.
WARNING:
Do not remove the reective foil from the disposable probe or reective patch. Do not use a
probe without a reective patch. Replace the patch when repositioning the probe or when
adhesive strength degrades.
WARNING:
Do not pull on the probe wire. Remove the probe from the skin by gently lifting the adhesive
patch. Remove the probe from the jack panel by grasping the plug at the panel
WARNING:
Regularly check that the probe is attached- if the probe is not in contact with the baby’s
skin inaccurate readings will result
.