5
Exergen TAT-5000S-RS232
Temporal artery thermometry (TAT) is a
completely new method of temperature
assessment, using infrared technology to detect
the heat naturally emitting from the skin surface.
In addition, and of key importance, this method
incorporates a patented arterial heat balance
system to automatically account for the effects of
ambient temperature on the skin.
This method of temperature assessment has
been shown to improve results and reduce costs
by non-invasively measuring body temperature
with a degree of clinical accuracy unachievable
with any other thermometry method.
Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the
Instrument
• To Scan:
Depress the red button. The
instrument will continually scan for the highest
temperature (peak) as long as the button is
depressed.
• Clicking:
Each fast click indicates a rise to a
higher temperature, similar to a radar detector.
Slow clicking indicates that the instrument
is still scanning, but not finding any higher
temperature.
• To Retain or Lock Reading:
The reading
will remain on the display for 30 seconds
after button is released. If measuring room
temperature, the temperature will remain on
the display for only 5 seconds.
• To Restart:
Depress the button to restart. It is
not necessary to wait until the display is clear,
the thermometer will immediately begin a new
scan each time the button is depressed.
Alternate sites when temporal artery or
behind ear are unavailable:
• Femoral artery: slowly slide the probe across
groin.
• Lateral thoracic artery: slowly scan side-to-
side in the area ~midway between the axilla
and the nipple.
Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry
