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12Measuring Predictive
Te m p e r a t u r e
With the predictive temperature measurement
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a reading is available after six to15 seconds because the
monitor uses an algorithm to “predict” what the temperature would be if the probe were left in place
until a steady reading results.
If a predictive measurement is not possible you can switch to Continuous mode. Here the probe is left
in place until a steady reading is available - after approximately three minutes for oral and rectal
measurements and five minutes for axillary measurements. When making a rectal measurement in
Continuous mode, stay with the patient until the measurement is complete and remove the probe
immediately. The reading is displayed until the probe is returned to the holder or until 10 minutes
have passed.
The monitor will automatically make a Predictive mode measurement unless you select Continuous
mode.
There are no limit alarms for the predictive temperature measurement.
WARNING • Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, such as a flammable anesthetic mixture with
air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Long-term monitoring in Continuous mode (beyond five minutes) is not recommended.
• Do not use the Predictive Temperature measurement on neonates.
Axillary or orally measured predictive temperature values do not represent the core temperature. Care is
needed when comparing measured values: only compare values measured at the same measurement
site.
Making a Temperature Measurement
1 Select the correct probe and holder for the measurement site: blue for oral or axillary
measurements, red for rectal measurements.
2 Insert the temperature probe in the probe holder into the unit and plug the cable connector into
the socket at the back of the unit. The cable can be fixed at an appropriate length by pressing it
into the channel on the underside of the unit.
1.The Predictive temperature measurement may not be available in all countries
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