Operator's Manual

Root NIBPT Chapter 4: Temperature Measurement
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Temperature Probes
Two types of probes are available for use with the Root: an oral/axillary
probe and a rectal probe.
Root will automatically detect the probe type when connected: oral/axillary
or rectal.
 Adult axillary Spot Check Mode (predictive) temperatures are
measured using the oral/axillary probe in combination with the
Root in Adult axillary mode. A temperature reading is provided in
approximately 12-15 seconds.
 Pediatric axillary Spot Check Mode (predictive) temperatures are
measured using oral/axillary probes in combination with the Root
in Pediatric axillary mode. A temperature reading is provided in
approximately 10-13 seconds.
 For oral temperatures, place the probe tip under the patient's
tongue on either side of the mouth to reach the sublingual
pocket and ask the patient to close his/her lips.
Sublingual Pocket Location
 For axillary temperatures, lift the patient's arm so that the
entire axilla is easily seen and place the probe as high as