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of day and body location. Hot or cold baths, physical exercise, smoking and drinking,
hot or cold drinks may change body temperature by one degree or more.
The following table shows the temperature ranges:
*Fever definitions according to the American Medical Association
The thermometer is designed to measure the temperature in the forehead, in proximity
to the temple area, between the eye socket and the hairline. It is important to know
that the thermal characteristics of each measurement body location – temporal, axillar,
oral or rectal - are unique. The variance in temperature measurement in different body
locations is due to the human body and not the thermometer.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to measure the body temperature when
healthy to establish the specific “normal” temperature
9.Troubleshooting and special indications
The thermometer has been designed to display feedback-warnings to ensure proper
usage and accurate temperature measurement. When an error appears, the device
will "beep" 5 times, and then the thermometer will turn off automatically. In the event
of a malfunction or incorrect temperature measurement, the following warnings will be
displayed:
Indication:
The measured temperature is below 95°F (35°C) and the
display presents: LO.
Instruction: 1. Turn the unit OFF and then ON again.
2.
Retake temperature using proper placement technique
(see section 3),
while ensuring normal room temperature
(73°F – 77°F / 23°C – 25°C).
3. If still reads LO, this indicates that the patient has a low body
temperature.
What is fever? Average normal temperature ranges
Forehead Over 37.8°C/100°F 36.1°C–37.8°C / 97.0°F-100.0°F
Rectal* Over 38°C/100.4°F 36.3°C–38°C / 97.3°F-100.4°F
Oral* Over 37.8°C/100.0°F 36.1°C–37.8°C / 97.0°F-100.0°F
Axilla* (armpit) Over 37.2°C/99.0°F 35.2°C–37.2°C / 95.4°F-99.0°F
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