Specifications

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Predictive Temperature Determination
Description
The Temp parameter is included in Models T and TS.
The DINAMAP Compact Monitor can be used with both
oral and rectal temperature probes. The Monitor
automatically detects the type of probe being used and sets
the correct predictive mode. Temperature is shown on the
temperature display (20) in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit,
and the unit of measure is indicated by the °C °F display
(21). The factory default, which is Celsius, can be changed
in the Service menu (please refer to the “Using the Menu
System” section of this manual). Temp information will be
displayed for 2 minutes on the LED unless another
determination is started. This applies to Manual and Vitals
modes.
General Warning
• The performance of the Monitor may be degraded if it
is operated outside of the environmental conditions
specified in Appendix A.
General Cautions
• Be careful not to overextend the coiled cord of the
temperature probe. Overextension can damage the
probe coil connector interfaces.
• Accurate oral temperatures (blue) can only be
obtained by placing the probe under the tongue in the
right or left sublingual pocket. Temperatures in other
locations in the mouth can vary by more than 2 °F or
1 °C.
• Accurate rectal temperatures can only be obtained by
using the red temperature probe. Red and blue
temperature probes are not interchangeable.
• Do not allow the tip of the predictive temperature
probe to come into contact with a heat source (e.g.,
hands or fingers) prior to taking a temperature
Using the Monitor
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