Braun IRT4020 manual How does Braun ThermoScan work?, Why measure in the ear?

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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 prevents it from being inserted too far

 

 

 

 

into the ear canal to 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) nor excessive humidity (> 95 % RH).

This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan Lens Filters (LF 40). Never use this thermometer without a new, clean lens filter attached.

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 con- sultation with your physician.

How does Braun ThermoScan work?

Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues. To avoid gross temperature dif- ferences, the sensor itself is brought to a temperature close to that of the human body. When the Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the infrared radiation. The measurement will be finished and the result is displayed, when an accurate reading can be assured.

Why measure in the ear?

The goal of thermometry is to measure core body temperature which is the temperature of the vital organs. Ear temperatures accurately reflect core body temperature, since the eardrum shares blood supply with the temperature control center in the brain, the hypothalamus. Therefore, changes in body temperature are reflected sooner and more accurately in the ear than at other sites.

Axillary temperatures only measure skin temperature and therefore, are not a reliable indicator of core body temperature.

Oral temperatures are influenced by drinking, eating and breathing.

Rectal temperatures lag behind changes in core body temperature and there is a risk of cross-contamination.

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