Exergen TAT-5000 manual

Contents TemporalScannerTM ExergenPage Important Safety Instructions On Button Product MapProbe Cone Probe Lens Method Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction Introduction to Temporal Artery ThermometryTable 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 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 ProcedurePortable Blackbody Using the Portable BlackbodyCalibration Verifier Repair If repair is required Verifier SpecificationsPage Page Exergen