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4) Do not expose the thermometer to extreme temperatures, to the direct rays of the sun and do not store it near
sources of heat. Store in a dry and clean place.
5) Do not touch the probe with your fingers and do not dismantle the thermometer.
6) Do not use the forehead thermometer to measure rectal, oral or underarm temperatures.
7) Measurement precision can be compromised by: accentuated sweating of the forehead, the intake of
vasoconstrictive drugs, skin irritations and the presence of hair or a hat on the forehead.
8) Clean the forehead where the probe will be pointed before each recording.
9) Measure the temperature away from direct sunlight and from wind.
10) This thermometer must be used to record the temperature of the forehead (at a distance of 1-5 cm).
11) Holding the thermometer in your hand for too long can cause a lower recording of body temperature by the
probe.
12) Do not measure temperature for thirty minutes after physical activity or after a bath.
13) Do not record the forehead temperature after placing a cold pack on the patient's forehead to lower the
temperature as the reading would be distorted.
14) The appliance may provide inaccurate readings when used in temperature or humidity conditions outside the
limits indicated in the "Technical Specifications" paragraph.
15) Do not use near strong magnetic fields and keep away from radio systems or mobile phones (for more
information on interferences see paragraph "Guidelines and declaration of the manufacturer").
16) When in use DO NOT touch the patient and the batteries at the same time.
SAFE USE OF BATTERIES
• Remove the batteries if the device is not used for long periods of time and keep them in a well-ventilated and
dry place, at room temperature.
Do NOT use rechargeable batteries.
NEVER expose the batteries to sources of heat or direct sunlight. Failure to observe these instructions may result
in damage to and/or the explosion of the batteries.
Do NOT throw the batteries into an open flame.
• Batteries must always be removed or replaced by adults only.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children: the ingestion of batteries can cause serious harm and death. If a battery
is swallowed, seek urgent medical care.
• The acid in batteries is corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or garments.
FEVER
Fever should be considered a symptom and not a disease. In general, it is a sign that the body is fighting an
infection. In fact, it is a defence mechanism of the body characterised by an increase in body temperature
above
37°C
and increased heart and breathing rates. Normal temperature within the body is about 37.5°C
and this is in fact the value measured with the rectal method. The temperature measured in the mouth
is about 0.5°C less (37°C) while the underarm recording is 1°C less (36.5°C). From this we can deduce
the importance of a correct recording of the temperature that should be carried out by valid means, and
if possible not at a time when the body temperature may be increased for physiological reasons (upon
waking, after meals).
In a healthy person the temperature is affected by many factors:
• individual character of the person (individual metabolism)
• age (infants and toddlers' body temperature is higher and decreases with age) In children, the temperature
varies with greater intensity, speed and frequency;
• clothing
• outside air temperature
• time of day (in the morning body temperature is lower and increases during the day)
• motor and mental activities carried out
• measurement method;
• phase of the menstrual cycle
It should be noted that the thermometer and the person must have both been in the room, in
which the measurement will take place, at least 30 minutes before taking the temperature.
Room
temperature must be between 15°C and 40°C (59°F and 104°F).
The table below shows a list of "normal" average temperatures:
however it is recommended to
familiarise yourself with your own normal temperature when you are physically well so that you
can interpret the different values recorded.
METHOD OF MEASURING AVERAGE
NORMAL TEMPERATURE
UNDERARM
36.5°C
ORAL
37°C
RECTAL
37.5°C
EAR
37°C
Each type of thermometer lends itself to the measurement of body temperature at a specific point of
the body: the forehead thermometer only for forehead measurement; the ear thermometer only for
