TEMP Monitoring
14-6
14.4 Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING
z Before cleaning the monitor or the probe, make sure the equipment is
turned off and disconnected from AC power.
Reusable Temperature Probes
The temperature probe should not be heated to a temperature over 100℃ (212
℉). It is only able to bear the temperature between 80 and 100℃ (176 to 212
℉) for a short time.
The probe must not be disinfected in steam.
Only detergents containing alcohol can be used for disinfection.
The rectal probes should be used, if possible, in conjunction with a protective
rubber cover.
To clean the probe, hold the tip with one hand and with the other hand rub the
probe down in the direction of the connector using a moist lint-free cloth.
NOTE
z Disposable temperature probes must not be re-sterilized or reused.
z Disposable temperature probes must be recycled or disposed of
properly.