B. UNDERSTANDING OF THE EAR TEMPERATURE
The Ear temperature is different than other temperature and it is
important to respect certain procedures to check it. In case the ear
probe is not properly inserted, it may result in incorrect temperature
measurement.
Based on age, ear temperature may be classified as follow:
Below 2 years: between 36.4 and 38°C
3 to 10 years : between 36.1 and 37.8°C
11 years up : between 35.8 to 37.5°C
To take a correct measurement, please follow the instructions below:
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Forehead Probe
Adaptor
TYMPAN
External
Temperature
Ear Information
37ºC 36ºC 35ºC 34ºC
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Adult/Child
above 1 year old
Child below 1 year old
Move the auricle up
and backward
Move the auricle straight
and backward
HOW TO TAKE THE MEASUREMENT ?
To use your thermometer to measure the temperature from the
EAR, REMOVE THE FOREHEAD PROBE BEFORE ANY INSERTION
INSIDE THE EAR as described below; a smaller probe – the EAR
PROBE- fit for the ear appears. Press any key to switch on the
thermometer.
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