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EXERGEN

mporal

Scanner

2000 Series

A kinder, gentler way to take temperature

Greenes DS, Fleisher GR. (Boston Childrens Hospital). Accu-

racy and tolerability of a non-invasive temporal artery thermome-

ter for use in infants. Pediatric Academic Societies/American

Academy of Pediatrics Conference, 5/2000.

More accurate than ear thermomet

Summary of Contents for TemporalScanner 2000 Series

Page 1: ... way to take temperature 1Greenes DS Fleisher GR Boston Childrens Hospital Accu racy and tolerability of a non invasive temporal artery thermome ter for use in infants Pediatric Academic Societies American Academy of Pediatrics Conference 5 2000 More accurate than ear thermometry1 ...

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Page 3: ...rehead pro viding good heat conduction to the skin surface is readily accessible and provides no risk of injury from being touched Since it is not an anastomosing vessel perfusion remains high and stable ensuring the reliabil ity of conditions for the patented Arterial Heat Balance method to compute accurate temperatures This new superior class of thermometry has been shown to improve outcomes and...

Page 4: ...It is a kinder gentler way to take temperature and a better method for patient and clinician alike It is breakthrough technology How does it work Temperature is measured by gently stroking the TemporalScanner across the forehead and includes a momentary touch of the probe to the neck area behind the ear lobe to account for any cooling of the forehead as a result of diaphoresis The patented arteria...

Page 5: ...are the benefits of TA thermometry Besides the inherent accuracy as a site for temperature measurement TA presents many benefits no risk of injury for patient or clinician eliminates the need for disrobing or unbundling and is suitable for all ages Unique to infrared thermometry the instrument can be used with or without disposable covers thereby providing a substantial cost savings unavailable wi...

Page 6: ...robe Cone Probe Sensor Lens Probe LCD Display Screen LED Indicator Light ON Button Automatic turn off in 30 seconds Product Map LED Indicator Light Thumb Push Ridges Battery Compartment 9 volt battery 6 ...

Page 7: ...disposable caps they are easily applied on the probe as illustrated in Figure 1 and easily ejected by a gentle push of your thumb as illustrated in Figure 2 Optional Accessories A convenient wall or pole mounted dis penser holding 50 disposable caps is available illustrated in Figure 3 Part No 134202 Accessories including disposable caps are available from the distributor where you purchased your ...

Page 8: ...r lobe first push away any hair exposing the area Then tuck the thermometer on the neck under the ear lobe in the soft conical depression be low the mastoid the place where perfume is typically applied Wait about 30 seconds before measuring the same patient again to avoid excessive cooling of the skin An infant frequently presents with blankets and clothing cover ing the neck area Since the perfus...

Page 9: ...be midline across the forehead to the hair line 3 Brush hair aside if covering ear Lift probe from forehead and touch on the neck just behind the ear lobe 4 Release button read and record Display will remain for 30 seconds before automatic turn off To turn off immediately press and release To restart immediately depress button and continue as above 5 Measuring TA Temperature 9 ...

Page 10: ...at intimidating especially to an agi tated patient If you are right handed you might find it easier to meas ure the left side of your patient a left hander would find measuring the right side of the pa tient to be easier Consider holding the thermometer like a pencil or pen as illustrated If your patient is agitated or squirms away before you have completed your measure ment just keep the button d...

Page 11: ...ient is sweaty vasodilation will always be pre sent and blood flow BE will be as high as the TA area were it dry What if the TA area has been traumatized by burns or lacerations or is completely covered with dressings With head trauma surgical or accidental the temperature can be obtained from the alternative site BE Just as with diaphoresis the perfusion will be high Why not use the area BE as a ...

Page 12: ...y leads all other methods in identifying fever or defer vescence and is unaffected by activities of daily living Ac cordingly it will sometimes be different from your present methods but accurate Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment 1 Normal TA Temperature On a stable resting patient TAT is 0 8 F 0 4 C higher than an optimum oral tem perature and is about the same as a rectal temperature ...

Page 13: ...d ered fever An arterial temperature 101 2 F 38 4 C over at least 1 hour indicates a fever state While the above are recommended guidelines not all fe vers require laboratory tests and clinical assessment in concert with standard hospital protocol for fever workups should always prevail 3 Oral Temperature Risks Oral temperature can be clini cally misleading and many febrile patients can have a nor...

Page 14: ...us Measurement Sites Oronasal 96 6 99 0ºF 35 9 37 2ºC Axillary 95 5 98 8 F 35 3 37 1 C Rectal 97 7 100 3ºF 36 5 37 9 C Arterial 97 4 100 1 F 36 3 37 8 C Oral 96 6 99 5ºF 35 9 37 5 C Esophageal 98 4 100 0ºF 36 9 37 8 C Clinical Information 14 ...

Page 15: ... Kuzucu EY Measurement of temperature Int Anesthesiol Clin 3 3 435 49 May 1965 2 El Radhi AS Carroll JE Fever in Paediatric Practice Ch 2 pp 15 49 Ox ford Blackwell Scientific Publications 1994 3 Hughes WT et al 1997 Guidelines for the use of antimicrobial agents in neu tropenic patients with unexplained fever Infectious Diseases Society of America IDSA 4 Tandberg D et al Effect of tachypnea on th...

Page 16: ...re until it dries Thermometer case can be cleaned with any hospital approved disinfectant alcohol even bleach solutions Avoid gritty abrasive cleaners as they can scratch the thermometer Do not hold the TemporalScanner under the faucet or submerge in water It is not waterproof The TemporalScanner is an optical instrument Like a camera or eye glasses a dirty lens will distort the view If the thermo...

Page 17: ...e battery to measure correct temperature Replace battery Remove the battery compartment door by squeezing on the ridges with your thumb and pushing away as indicated Insert a 9 volt battery as illustrated with the positive small terminal always on the right Replace the battery compartment door as in dicated with a push of your thumb on the ridges Changing the Battery 17 ...

Page 18: ...an 60 F 15 5 C Let instrument acclimatize for about 10 minutes or so in the area in which it will be used EMI RFI like static on a radio protection is prevent ing a temperature from being taken Wait a minute and you should be able to proceed If not reset by removing and replacing the battery Be sure battery is tightly connected Call Customer Service if error message reappears KI A L0 A Display Mes...

Page 19: ...30 seconds before automatic shutdown Battery Life Approximately 7 500 readings Size 7 0 in x 1 75 in x 1 25 in 17 8 cm x 4 45 cm x 3 18 cm Weight 4 16 oz 120 grams incl batt Display Type High contrast LCD s Construction Method Impact resistant casing hermetically sealed sensing system Warranty 3 Years Patents Protected by one or more of the following US patents 6056435 6047205 6045257 5893833 5874...

Page 20: ...se the customer for damage resulting from warranty service performed by a non authorized repair service No responsi bility is assumed for any special incidental or consequential damages In order to obtain warranty service simply call Exergen Corporation Customer Service 617 923 9900 for an Return Material Authorization number RMA Then send the product postage or shipping prepaid to Exergen in acco...

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