Innokas Yhtyma Oy VC150 Manuel D’Utilisation
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VC150 Vital Signs Monitor
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Exergen temperature: Description
NOTES
Do not use the thermometer if it is not working properly, if it has been
exposed to temperature extremes, damaged, been subject to electrical
shocks or immersed in water.
exposed to temperature extremes, damaged, been subject to electrical
shocks or immersed in water.
There are no parts that you can service yourself except for the battery,
which you should replace when low by following the instructions in this
manual. For service, repair, or adjustments, return your thermometer to
Innokas Medical.
which you should replace when low by following the instructions in this
manual. For service, repair, or adjustments, return your thermometer to
Innokas Medical.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening, except for opening the
battery cover as described in this manual.
battery cover as described in this manual.
The VC150 monitor can be used with two Exergen thermometer options:
•
Oral calibration
•
Arterial calibration
One version has been calibrated to report measurements referenced to core
arterial blood temperature, while the other is calibrated to report measurements
referenced to oral equivalent temperature.
arterial blood temperature, while the other is calibrated to report measurements
referenced to oral equivalent temperature.
Temperature measurement mode
Upon initiation of a measurement, the previous temperature measurement, if
present, is cleared. A measurement is initiated when the user presses the On
button on the scanner. The Temperature window on the monitor remains blank
while a measurement is in progress. In measurement mode, a final temperature
is displayed and an audible double tone sounds.
A measurement is terminated when one of the following occurs:
present, is cleared. A measurement is initiated when the user presses the On
button on the scanner. The Temperature window on the monitor remains blank
while a measurement is in progress. In measurement mode, a final temperature
is displayed and an audible double tone sounds.
A measurement is terminated when one of the following occurs:
•
The user releases the On button and final value is determined.
•
A technical alarm is issued.
WARNINGS
Keep accessories out of patient's reach when not in use.
Do not allow the scanner to come into contact with open wounds or
mucous membranes.
mucous membranes.
Keep the temperature scanner secured when it is not in use.
NOTES
Connect only one integrated Exergen TAT-5000S-USB scanner to the
monitor.
monitor.
If the Exergen scanner is not used regularly, remove the battery to prevent
possible damage due to chemical leakage.
possible damage due to chemical leakage.
The scanner will issue an error code if a temperature determination is not
possible, and the monitor will also indicate an error in the temperature
window. In addition, at temperatures between 16.1° C and 26.7° C (61° F and
80° F), the scanner will display a value, and the monitor will indicate the
value is out of range with a ‘----’ in the temperature window.
possible, and the monitor will also indicate an error in the temperature
window. In addition, at temperatures between 16.1° C and 26.7° C (61° F and
80° F), the scanner will display a value, and the monitor will indicate the
value is out of range with a ‘----’ in the temperature window.