Braun Understanding the ThermoScan Temperature Range for Accurate Measurements

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The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the ear. The shape of the thermometer probe prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canal which can hurt the eardrum.

However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, read the use instructions carefully and thoroughly.

Important

•The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F).

•Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –20 °C / –4 °F or over 50 °C / 122 °F) or excessive humidity (> 95 % RH).

•This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan Lens Filters. Other lens filters can lead to inaccuracy.

•To avoid inaccurate measurements always use this thermometer with a new, clean lens filter.

•If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens filter, clean the lens after use (see «Care and cleaning»).

•Keep lens filters out of reach of children.

•This thermometer is intended for household use only.

•Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows that this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, measurements from different sites should not be directly compared.

Normal temperature ranges of different sites in the body:

Axillary1:	34.7	– 37.3 °C	94.5	–	99.1	°F
Oral1:	35.5	– 37.5 °C	95.9	–	99.5	°F
Rectal1:	36.6	– 38.0 °C	97.9	– 100.4		°F
ThermoScan2: 35.8		– 38.0 °C	96.4	– 100.4		°F

•A person’s normal temperature range tends to decrease with age. The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.

Normal ThermoScan ranges by age2:

0	– 2 years	36.4 – 38.0 °C	97.5	– 100.4		°F
3	– 10 years	36.1 – 37.8 °C	97.0	– 100.0		°F
11	– 65 years	35.9 – 37.6 °C	96.6	–	99.7	°F
	> 65 years	35.8 – 37.5 °C	96.4	–	99.5	°F

Everyone has their own normal temperature range, and this range also varies throughout the day. It is easy to determine normal temperature range using the Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking tempera- tures on yourself and healthy family members to determine your normal temperature ranges.

Note: When consulting your physician, com- municate that the ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and if possible, quote the individual’s normal ThermoScan temperature range as an additional reference.

1.Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings, Contemporary Pediatrics, March 1994.

2.Chamberlain, J.M., et al., Determination of Normal Ear Temperature with an Infrared Emission Detection Thermometer, Annals of Emergency Medicine, January 1995.

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