ADVANTAGES OF TEMPORAL ARTERY (TA) TEMPERATURE
Infrared arterial temperature can be measured using a device placed on the forehead, in
the temporal artery region. It has been demonstrated that this relatively new method of
measuring temperature is more precise than tympanic thermometry and better tolerated
than rectal thermometry.
The Non-Contact Professional Thermometer has been designed to produce an instant
forehead temperature reading without any contact with the temporal artery. As this artery
is quite close to the surface skin and therefore accessible and given the blood flow is
permanent and regular; it allows precise measurement of the temperature. This artery is
linked to the heart by carotid artery, which is directly linked to the aorta. It forms part of
the main trunk of the arterial system. The efficiency, speed and comfort of taking a
temperature from this area make it ideal compared with other temperature
measurement methods.
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NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACCORDING TO AGE
Age
°F
°C
0-2 years
97.5-100.4
36.4-38.0
3-10 years
97.0-100.0
36.1-37.8
11-65 years
96.6-99.7
35.9-37.6
> 65 years
96.4-99.5
35.8-37.5
Practical considerations when taking a temperature
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essential that each user has received adequate information on and training in the temperature
measurement technique when using such a device.
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they must not be trivialized.
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physical activity prior to taking his/her temperature and the room temperature must be moderate.
s"EAWAREOFPHYSIOLOGICALVARIATIONSINTEMPERATUREWHICHMUSTBETAKENINTOCONSIDERATIONWHEN
evaluation the results: temperature increases by 0.5°C between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Women have
ATEMPERATURETHATISHIGHERONAVERAGEBYAPPROXIMATELYª#4HEIRTEMPERATUREALSOVARIESIN
accordance with their ovarian cycle. It rises by 0.5°C in the second half of the cycle and at the very
early stages of pregnancy.
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* Sanomedics does not take responsibility for the results or actions of non-medical personnel
using the NON-CONTACT PROFFESIONAL THERMOMETER.