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12Monitoring Temperature
WARNING
Measurements from an MMS extension connected to the monitor are not available when the monitor
is running on its own battery power. They are only available when the monitor is powered by the
external power supply (M8023A) or the Battery Extension (865297).
You can measure temperature using the built-in temperature measurement (optional), or one of the
MMS extensions.
The Temp measurement automatically switches on when you connect a probe. You can switch the
measurement off manually.
The displayed temperature is the temperature measured directly at the measurement site. No
predictions or adjustments are made (direct mode thermometer).
Making a Temp Measurement
1 Select the correct type and size of probe for your patient.
2 If you are using a disposable probe, connect the probe to the temperature cable.
3 Plug the probe or temperature cable into the temperature connector socket.
4 Apply the probe to the patient. You are advised to use a protective rubber cover on rectal probes.
5 Select an appropriate temperature label.
6 Check that the alarm settings (on or off, high and low limits) are appropriate for this patient and
this type of temperature measurement.
WARNING
Make sure you set alarm limits for the correct label. The alarm limits you set are stored for that
particular label only. Changing the label may change the alarm limits.
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