Exergen TAT-5000 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

	Page(s)
Important Safety Instructions	1
Product Map	2
Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry	3
Familiarize Yourself with the TemporalScanner	5-6
Using the Instrument	7
Using the Instrument on a New Mother	8
Using the Instrument on an Infant	9
Frequently Asked Questions	10-13
Disposable Cover Options	13
Accessories	13
Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment
Comparing with other methods of thermometry	14-15
Determining a Fever Threshold	16
Body Sites for Temperature Assessment
An overview of temperature measuring sites	17-18
Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement	19
Forgotten Physiology	20-21
For Kids Only	22
Care and Maintenance of the Instrument	23-25

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Contents Exergen TemporalScannerTMPage Important Safety Instructions Product Map On ButtonProbe Cone Probe Lens Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction MethodTable of Contents Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentScan Things To Know Before Taking Temperatures Using on an InfantPractice 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, otherwiseUsing the Portable Blackbody Portable BlackbodyCalibration Verifier Verifier Specifications Repair If repair is requiredPage Page Exergen