Exergen TAT-5000 manual Using the TemporalScanner on an Infant

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Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom

•Instrument should be in same temperature environment as the baby for approximately 20 minutes.

•Measurement site must be exposed.

•One measurement, preferably at the TA, is all that is required.

Preferred site is the temporal	Temporal artery area is
artery area. In this case,	the only option in this
behind the ear could be	case, as the neck area is
alternate site, as both are	not exposed.
exposed.

Temperature at the Temporal Artery Area

1)Gently touch probe to center of forehead.

♥Depress red button and keep depressed.

2)Slide probe over the TA area into hairline.

♥If more convenient, slide from hairline towards center of forehead.

3)Release button, remove from head, and record.

Temperature Behind the Ear

1)Gently nestle probe on neck behind the ear.

♥ Depress red button and keep depressed.

2)Maintain skin contact until numbers stop.

3)Release button, remove from head, and record.

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Contents TemporalScannerTM ExergenPage Important Safety Instructions Probe Cone Probe Lens Product MapOn Button Method Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction Introduction to Temporal Artery ThermometryTable of Contents Scan Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentFamiliarize Yourself with the Instrument Practice Holding Your TemporalScanner Things To Know Before Taking TemperaturesUsing on an Infant 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 QuestionsHow does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method? Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe?What are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry? What is arterial temperature?Conditions that could affect a reading Memorable solutions?Their solutions False low readingsWhat should I know about the instrument? Disposable Cover OptionsGeneral Rule of Thumb Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentGuidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Normal Body Temperature BTReferences Primary Points Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold Defining Fever Threshold for Fever WorkupAn Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Body Sites for Temperature AssessmentTympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility of Readings Reproducibility in Temperature MeasurementHot Blood or Cold Blood? Normal TemperatureForgotten Physiology FeverPerspiration For Kids Only Places to measure your temperatureCare and Maintenance For F/C Conversion MaintenanceCare Instructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius ConversionNormal body temperature range, otherwise Calibration Verification ProcedureCalibration Verifier Using the Portable BlackbodyPortable Blackbody Repair If repair is required Verifier SpecificationsPage Page Exergen