Philips SCH530, Manual

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measurement is inherently more accurate than oral measurement, the digital
flexible-tip thermometer gives you an opportunity to reassure yourself.
Remove the digital flexible-tip thermometer from its storage cover. If available,
use special plastic hygiene covers to cover the tip of the thermometer (these
are available from most pharmacies).
For a rectal measurement of a baby’s temperature proceed as follows:
Lubricate the tip of the thermometer (or hygiene cover) with a water-
soluble jelly. Do not use a petroleum jelly.
Push the on/off button (A-1) to switch on the thermometer. (The
display (A-2) shows an ‘L’ and a flashing ‘ °C’.)
Lie the baby on its stomach or its side.
With one hand separate the baby’s buttocks.With the other hand gently
slide the tip of the thermometer no more than 12mm (1/2 inch) into
the rectum. If you detect any resistance stop immediately.
Hold the baby firmly so that it cannot turn while the thermometer is
inserted.
Keep the thermometer in place until it beeps four times.
Remove the thermometer and read the display.
Push the on/off button to switch off the thermometer. (Doing this
extends battery power. The thermometer switches off automatically
after about 10 minutes).
Checking the last measured temperature
If you wish to compare temperatures then you can check to see what the
last measured temperature was.This can only be done once before a new
measurement. Push and hold the on/off button for about 3 seconds. The
display shows the last measured temperature and an ‘M’ for memory. When
you release the button this temperature is erased.
Measuring the temperature of older children
For older children and adults the digital flexible-tip thermometer canalso be
used to measure temperature in the mouth (oral) or under thearm (the least
reliable method). If the thermometer has been usedrectally without hygienic
covers, we do not recommend using it for oralmeasurements.
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