Exergen TAT-5000 manual Basics of Using the TemporalScanner

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Basics of Using the TemporalScanner

Using the TemporalScanner

Measure only the exposed side. Brush hair aside if covering the TA area.

1.With probe flush on the center of forehead, depress red button, keep depressed…

2.Slowly slide probe midline across forehead to the hair line, not down side of face.

Brush hair away if covering ear.

3.Lift probe from forehead and touch on the neck just behind the ear lobe.

4.Release the button, read, and record temperature.

Alternate sites when TA or BE are unavailable:

•Femoral artery: slowly slide the probe across groin.

•Lateral thoracic artery: slowly scan side-to-side in the area ∼midway between the axilla and the nipple.

•Axilla: insert probe in apex of axilla for 2-3 seconds.

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Contents TemporalScannerTM ExergenPage Important Safety Instructions Product Map On ButtonProbe Cone Probe Lens Introduction Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry 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 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 QuestionsWhat are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry? Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe?What is arterial temperature? How does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method?Their solutions Memorable solutions?False low readings Conditions that could affect a readingWhat should I know about the instrument? Disposable Cover OptionsGuidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentNormal Body Temperature BT General Rule of ThumbReferences Threshold Defining Fever Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold for Fever Workup Primary PointsAn Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Body Sites for Temperature AssessmentTympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility of Readings Reproducibility in Temperature MeasurementForgotten Physiology Normal TemperatureFever Hot Blood or Cold Blood?Perspiration For Kids Only Places to measure your temperatureCare and Maintenance Care MaintenanceInstructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion For F/C ConversionNormal body temperature range, otherwise Calibration Verification ProcedureUsing the Portable Blackbody Portable BlackbodyCalibration Verifier Repair If repair is required Verifier SpecificationsPage Page Exergen