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Contents Exergen TemporalScannerTMPage Important Safety Instructions Probe Cone Probe Lens Product MapOn Button Why the Temporal Artery IntroductionIntroduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry MethodTable 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 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 QuestionsWhy not use only the area behind the ear lobe? What are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry?What is arterial temperature? How does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method?Memorable solutions? Their solutionsFalse low readings Conditions that could affect a readingDisposable Cover Options What should I know about the instrument?Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentNormal Body Temperature BT General Rule of ThumbReferences Determining a Fever Threshold Threshold Defining FeverThreshold for Fever Workup Primary PointsBody Sites for Temperature Assessment An Overview of Temperature Measuring SitesTympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Reproducibility of ReadingsNormal Temperature Forgotten PhysiologyFever Hot Blood or Cold Blood?Perspiration Places to measure your temperature For Kids OnlyCare and Maintenance Maintenance CareInstructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion For F/C ConversionCalibration Verification Procedure Normal body temperature range, otherwiseCalibration Verifier Using the Portable BlackbodyPortable Blackbody Verifier Specifications Repair If repair is requiredPage Page Exergen