Exergen TAT-5000 manual Exergen, TemporalScannerTM

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EXERGEN

TemporalScannerTM

A kinder, gentler way to take temperature

1.Greenes DS, Fleisher, Accuracy of a noninvasive temporal artery ther- mometer for use in infants, Arch Pediatr Med 2001 Mar; 155(3):376-381

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Contents TemporalScannerTM ExergenPage Important Safety Instructions On Button Product MapProbe Cone Probe Lens Introduction Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry MethodTable of Contents Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentScan Using on an Infant Things To Know Before Taking TemperaturesPractice Holding Your TemporalScanner Basics of Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScannerUsing the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on a New MotherTemping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom Using the TemporalScanner on an InfantFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry? Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe?What is arterial temperature? How does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method?Their solutions Memorable solutions?False low readings Conditions that could affect a readingWhat should I know about the instrument? Disposable Cover OptionsGuidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentNormal Body Temperature BT General Rule of ThumbReferences Threshold Defining Fever Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold for Fever Workup Primary PointsAn Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Body Sites for Temperature AssessmentTympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility of Readings Reproducibility in Temperature MeasurementForgotten Physiology Normal TemperatureFever Hot Blood or Cold Blood?Perspiration For Kids Only Places to measure your temperatureCare and Maintenance Care MaintenanceInstructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion For F/C ConversionNormal body temperature range, otherwise Calibration Verification ProcedurePortable Blackbody Using the Portable BlackbodyCalibration Verifier Repair If repair is required Verifier SpecificationsPage Page Exergen