Exergen TAT-5000 manual Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother

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Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother

•Measure exposed skin

•Keep the red button depressed throughout measurement

(Brush bangs aside if present)

1.With probe flush on center of forehead, depress red button.

2.Slowly slide probe across the forehead into the hair line.

3.Lift probe from forehead.

(Brush hair away if covering ear)

4.Touch probe to neck just behind the ear lobe.

5.Release button, read, and record temperature.

•Temperature will remain on display for 30 seconds after the red button is released.

•Sequence can be restarted at any time without waiting for display to clear.

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Contents Exergen TemporalScannerTMPage Important Safety Instructions On Button Product MapProbe Cone Probe Lens Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction 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 Using the TemporalScanner Basics of Using the TemporalScannerUsing the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on a New MotherUsing the TemporalScanner on an Infant Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with MomFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is arterial temperature? Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe?What are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry? How does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method?False low readings Memorable solutions?Their solutions Conditions that could affect a readingDisposable Cover Options What should I know about the instrument?Normal Body Temperature BT Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentGuidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment General Rule of ThumbReferences Threshold for Fever Workup Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold Defining Fever Primary PointsBody Sites for Temperature Assessment An Overview of Temperature Measuring SitesTympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Reproducibility of ReadingsFever Normal TemperatureForgotten Physiology Hot Blood or Cold Blood?Perspiration Places to measure your temperature For Kids OnlyCare and Maintenance Instructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion MaintenanceCare For F/C ConversionCalibration Verification Procedure Normal body temperature range, otherwisePortable Blackbody Using the Portable BlackbodyCalibration Verifier Verifier Specifications Repair If repair is requiredPage Page Exergen