Hartmann Thermoval baby, Instructions For Use Manual

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3. Important information
Important instructions for use
Intended purpose:
The Thermoval baby is a reusable, digital infrared thermometer for non-contact
measurement on the forehead that is intended for temporary monitoring of the
body temperature of humans and can be used by laypersons and healthcare
professionals in clinical and domestic settings.
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This device is designed only to measure human body temperature on the
forehead . Do not use this thermometer to take temperature measurements
on any other part of the body.
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If measured values seem incorrect, repeat the measurement.
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A high temperature or persistent fever requires medical treatment, especially
in small children. Please consult your doctor.
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Self-diagnosis based on these temperature readings or administering
treatment on their basis may carry an unacceptable medical risk or even
worsen the symptoms. For this reason, do not interpret measured values
yourself and do not use them to self-prescribe treatment.
Follow the instructions provided by your doctor.
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If you inform your physician about the temperature measured, please also
mention that this temperature was taken on the forehead.
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Forehead measurement is not suitable for use in incubators.
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The additional object mode of Thermoval baby allows for the temperature
measurement of the surface of objects or the ambient temperature.
Important instructions regarding measurement
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We recommend that you always take the temperature over the same part of
the forehead, because the values displayed may otherwise vary.
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The body temperature measured on the forehead can produce a reading that
may differ to aural, oral, rectal or axillary temperature readings. This must be
taken into account when comparing the values (see Chapter 4 as well).
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Ensure you measure body temperature regularly to determine normal
forehead temperature levels, then use those temperatures as a basis against
which to compare measurements obtained when you suspect a fever.
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The forehead temperature measurement determines core body temperature