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Temporal
Scanner
™
TAT-5000S
-EC
Series
Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature
Accurate Temperature with a
Gentle Forehead Scan
Operation Manual
Страница 1: ...1 TemporalScanner TemporalScanner TAT 5000S EC Series Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature Accurate Temperature with a Gentle Forehead Scan Operation Manual ...
Страница 2: ...hermal radiation emitted from the skin It has been clinically proven in premier university hospitals to be more accurate than ear thermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry and is supported by more than 70 peer reviewed published studies covering all ages from premature infants to geriatrics in all clinical care areas It is a superior method for patient and clinician alike A 40 page ...
Страница 3: ... trained to take the temperature of patients Clinical environments include areas where medical professionals are providing medical services for patients including hospitals outpatient clinics primary care offices and other settings where temperature is taken as part of patient care Additionally the TAT 5000S series thermometers are not for use aboard aircraft or near High Frequency Surgical Equipm...
Страница 4: ...rbances If you have any additional questions regarding use or care of the thermometer please see www exergen com or call customer service at 617 923 9900 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment other than TAT 5000S compatible patient monitors should be avoided because it could result in improper operation If such use is necessary this equipment and...
Страница 5: ...emperature peak as long as the button is depressed Clicking Each fast click indicates a rise to a higher temperature similar to a radar detector Slow clicking indicates that the instrument is still scanning but not finding any higher temperature To Retain or Lock Reading The reading will remain on the display for 30 seconds after button is released If measuring room temperature the temperature wil...
Страница 6: ...here is typically all that is required Measure straight across the forehead and not down side of face At mid line the temporal artery is about 2 mm below the surface but can go deeply below the surface on the side of the face If the temporal artery is covered then the area behind the ear if exposed can be an alternate site Brush the hair aside if covering the area to be measured Measurement site m...
Страница 7: ...y down the mastoid process and slide down to the soft depression behind the earlobe Think of a sweatband Measure straight across the forehead and not down the side of the face At mid line the temporal artery is about 2 mm below the surface but can go deeply below the surface on the side of the face Step 3 Release button remove from head and read Minimum measuring time 2 seconds Minimum time betwee...
Страница 8: ...peat the reading with another Temporal Scanner Two Temporal Scanners with the same reading will confirm the reading Sequential readings on the same patient in rapid succession will cool the skin it is best to wait about 30 seconds for the skin to recover from the cold probe Possible causes of abnormal readings Type of Abnormal Temperature Possible Cause Helpful Hint Abnormally Low Temperature Dirt...
Страница 9: ...ly clean the lens with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol in accordance with the instruction label on the instrument see below Use only light force for cleaning to avoid damaging the lens Water can be used to remove any residual film left by the alcohol Do not use bleach or other cleaning solutions on the sensor lens Calibration Factory calibration data is installed via a computer which communicates ...
Страница 10: ...en for repair if error message persists Scanning Normal Operation The TemporalScanner can be used in either F or C To convert from one scale to the other the only tools necessary are a paper clip and the tip of a small screwdriver For F C Conversion Insert the end of a bent paper clip into the pinhole on the side to release and remove the cover Remove the battery from the compartment Locate the sw...
Страница 11: ...tance d 1 2 P1 2 d 1 2 P1 2 80 MHz to 800MHz d 1 2 P1 2 800MHz to 2 7 GHz Where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strength from the fixer RF transmitters as determined by an electromagnetic site survey a should be less than the compliance level in each frequency...
Страница 12: ...ris tic of a typical location in a typical health care environment Note UT is the a c mains voltage prior to the application of the test level Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communication equipment and the TAT 5000S Series The TAT 5000S series forehead thermometer is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled...
Страница 13: ...ng Chemically resistant casing and lens Hermetically sealed sensing system Chrome plated alloy cast head Warranty Instrument Lifetime The values of quantities stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard The values of quantities in parentheses are not in SI and are optional Laboratory accuracy outside physiological range is 0 3 C 0 5 F Automatically applied when temperature is within norm...
Страница 14: ... the Resposable Full Instrument Sheaths 1 Insert instrument into sheath bottom end first If instrument is on a cable insert probe end first and twist sheath at neck with fingers to assure film is smooth over probe lens 2 Wrap additional film around probe neck Film should be smooth over probe lens 3 Slide additional film under fingers while using Resposable covers can be discarded in normal trash T...
Страница 15: ... required the thermometer must be returned to Exergen for the procedure However calibration can be verified in the lab or clinical units quite easily using Exergen calibration kits See https www exergen com professional medical products products calibration verification kit and https www exergen com professional medical products products professional product manuals Resposable Cap Dispenser PN1343...
Страница 16: ...on Against Electrical Shock Type BF Applied Part Battery Operated MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ANSI AAMI ES60601 1 2005 R 2012 3rd Edition including Amendment 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60601 1 2014 IEC 60601 1 6 ISO 80601 2 56 Particular Requirements For Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Clinical Thermometers For Body Temperature Measurement The CLINICAL THERMOMETER is an ADJUSTED MODE CLINICAL T...
