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Before taking a temperature measurement, the
thermometer should be acclimated to room temperature for
30 minutes.
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Attempting to take temperature readings from sites on
the body other than the forehead may produce inaccurate
results.
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Avoid measuring temperature for 30 minutes after exercise,
bathing, or returning from outdoors. If the patient’s skin is
covered with hair, sweat, or dirt, clean the area and wait 10
minutes before taking a measurement.
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Readings taken while asleep should not be compared
directly to readings taken while awake, as body temperature
while asleep is typically lower.
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Ensure that the thermometer is held firmly during
measurement and that the patient does not move until
the measurement is complete. Movement can impact the
measurement.
Tips for Measuring Body Temperature
Measuring Body Temperature
1.
Press the Power Button to turn on the thermometer. The
unit will run a self-test and the LCD will briefly display all
of its symbols during this time. When the device is ready,
“--” will appear on the screen and the thermometer may be
used to take a measurement.
2. Select Body Temperature Mode by pressing and releasing
the Mode button until a “ ” symbol appears on the display.
NOTE:
The default setting for the thermometer is set to
Body Temperature.
