Hartmann 925094, Instructions For Use Manual

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Important information for forehead measurement
• To ensure that the temporal artery (Arteria temporalis) is captured, it is
essential to extend the scan movement towards the temple area to include the
temple.
• We recommend that you always measure over the same region, as the values
displayed could otherwise vary.
• Measurements on body regions other than the forehead do not provide reliable
measuring results.
• Please note that, before measurement, the thermometer and the person whose
temperature is to be measured should be in the room at room temperature for
at least 30 minutes.
• For optimum measuring accuracy, remove any hair, sweat, cosmetics or dirt
from the forehead.
• Please note that the forehead temperature can be influenced by being
outdoors for prolonged periods (e.g. when it is cold in winter or by strong solar
radiation in summer) as well as by wearing a head covering.
• Do not remove the measuring device from the measured area until the blue
positioning light has gone off.
• Do not measure the temperature of the baby during or directly after breast-
feeding.
• After a sleep, it is advisable to wait a few minutes before taking the temper-
ature.
• Do not measure immediately after showering or swimming etc. or when the
forehead is wet.
• Avoid eating, drinking or exercising before the measurement.
• In the following situations, we recommend that you carry out three tempera-
ture measurements and take the highest as the measured result:
- Children below the age of three with a weak immune system (in particular, if
the presence or absence of fever is significant).
- In case of users who are not familiar with the device, until they obtain
consistent results.
- In case of suspiciously low measured values.
- If the measured temperature is doubted and inconsistent with the patient's
condition, it is advisable to repeat the measurement after several minutes.
Please also refer to Chapter 10 "Cleaning and maintenance of the device".
Furthermore, it is advisable to use another independent method of tempera-
ture measurement and/or to consult a physician.
• In the early stages of fever, a specific physiological effect, known as vaso-
constriction, can occur. This causes the skin to feel cool to the touch and the
temperature measurement with the infrared thermometer may show unusually
low results.
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