Alcedo AE171, Instruction Manual, Page: 10 / 111

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Warning
A personal injury or damage to the thermometer may
occur if the thermometer is not used correctly.
Attention
Inaccurate reading or damage to the thermometer
may occur if the thermometer is not used correctly.
Body Temperature Basics
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The normal body temperature is a range.
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The normal range varies from person to person and can fluctuate
throughout the day.
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The normal range also varies by body site. Therefore, measurements
from different sites should not be compared directly.
To determine if an individual is experiencing an elevated body temperature
and/or having a fever, it is critical to know the individual
’
s normal body
temperature when he/she is well. Take multiple readings to obtain the
normal body temperature range and note the specific body site measured,
for example: forehead or eardrum temperature.
Body Part Normal Temperature Range
Forehead 34.7°C–37.3°C / 94.5°F–99.1°F
Ear canal 35.8°C–38.0°C / 96.4°F–100.4°F
Mouth 35.3°C–37.5°C / 95.9°F–99.5°F
Armpit 34.7°C–37.3°C / 94.5°F–99.1°F
Anus 36.6°C–38.0°C / 97.9°F–100.4°F
The normal body temperature range slightly varies with age and gender.