GERATHERM DUOTEMP GEF-100, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 14 / 59

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT -
FOREHEAD
In order to ensure accurate measurement, the
patient should first rest for 20 minutes in the
same room as the thermometer. Immediately
after exercise or a bath, the temperature may
be raised.
Always check that the
probe attachment is fixed
onto the thermometer.
Prior to measurement, the
forehead should be free of
perspiration, make-up, etc.
Press the ON button [ON].
Press MEM for 2 seconds,
it will switch to Forehead
Mode.
Place the probe tip with the
attachment on the patient’s
forehead. The recommended
area is on the left-hand side
above the left eyebrow (or on
the opposite side if you choo-
se the right eyebrow). Press
the ON button (you will hear
a beep) and keep it pressed
down as you slide the thermo-
meter towards the left, moving
it for at least three seconds
over the temporal artery. Then
remove the thermometer from
the point of measurement.
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Read the temperature
value displayed on the
LCD panel.
• The precise sensing system records
the heat emitted naturally through the
skin. If the thermometer is not moved
over the temporal artery, the tempera-
ture recorded may be lower.
• It is advisable to take the temperature 2 - 3
times and to record the highest value, since
the position of the temporal artery varies from
person to person.
• In some patients the forehead temperature
may differ as a result of environmental factors
and it is advisable to take and record your
forehead temperature when healthy.
• The measurement of forehead temperature is
an excellent point of reference for recognising
raised body temperature.
• If you are in any doubt about the temperature
measured, please measure it again in the ear
and, for the sake of accuracy, record the high-
est value.
MEASURING WATER AND ROOM
TEMPERATURE
• Measurement should be conducted in ear
mode only.
• To measure water temperature, keep the probe
at least 1cm (± 0.5 cm) above the surface of
the water. The greater the distance from
the surface of the water, the less accurate the
measured values will be.
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