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Otherwise, the device bracket might be damaged.
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Please remove the batteries if you will not be using the thermometer
for an extended period of time.
4.
Note on Body Temperature
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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 Site
Normal Temperature Range
Forehead
94.5°F- 99.1°F (34.7°C-37.3°C)
Eardrum
96.4°F-100.4°F (35.8°C-38.0°C)
Mouth
95.9°F- 99.5°F (35.5°C-37.5°C)
Armpit
94.5°F- 99.1°F (34.7°C-37.3°C)
Rectal
97.9°F-100.4°F (36.6°C-38.0°C)
* The normal body temperature range varies slightly with age and gender.
Generally, newborns or children have higher body temperatures than
adults, and adults have higher body temperatures than the elderly.
Women's body temperatures are approximately 0.3°C (0.5 °F) higher
than men's.
