Microlife FR1DG1, User Manual

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4.5. Additional controls
To take another measurement:
• Move the thermometer away from the forehead
and wait until the «°C»/«°F» icon flashes. Then
repeat steps 3-4 above.
To turn off the device:
• Press and hold the START/IO button for 3
seconds. The device will automatically switch
off after approx. 60 seconds
Notes:
A basic physiological effect called vasoconstriction can occur
in the early stages of a fever, resulting in a cool skin effect.
The recorded temperature using this thermometer can,
therefore, be unusually low.
If the measurement result is not consistent with the patient's
finding or is unusually low, repeat the measurement every 15
minutes or double check the result by another core body
temperature measurement.
In the following situations it is recommended that three
temperatures in the same location be taken and the highest
one taken as the reading:
1. Children under three years of age with a compromised
immune system and for whom the presence or absence of a
fever is critical.
2. When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for
the first time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself
with the instrument and obtains consistent readings.
3. If the measurement is surprisingly low.
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