Braun IRT4520 manual Body temperature, Normal ranges by site

Body temperature

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

Normal ranges by site:
Axillary:	34.7 – 37.3 °C	94.5	–	99.1	°F
Oral:	35.5 – 37.5 °C	95.9	–	99.5	°F
Rectal:	36.6 – 38.0 °C	97.9	– 100.4		°F
ThermoScan:	35.8 – 38.0 °C	96.4	– 100.4		°F

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

Normal ThermoScan ranges by age:

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

However, the range of normal also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day. It is therefore important to deter- mine your normal temperature range. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine their normal temperature ranges.

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

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