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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 and hurting the eardrum.
However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is very important to obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, read the use instructions carefully and thoroughly.
Important
•The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 50 – 104 °F (10 – 40 °C).
•Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below
•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 attached.
•If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens filter attached, clean the lens (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 ranges by site: |
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Axillary1: | 94.5 | – | 99.1 °F | 34.7 – 37.3 °C | |
Oral1: | 95.9 | – | 99.5 | °F | 35.5 – 37.5 °C |
Rectal1: | 97.9 | – 100.4 | °F | 36.6 – 38.0 °C | |
ThermoScan2: 96.4 | – 100.4 | °F | 35.8 – 38.0 °C | ||
•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 | 97.5 | – 100.4 | °F | 36.4 – 38.0 °C | |
3 | – 10 years | 97.0 | – 100.0 | °F | 36.1 – 37.8 °C | |
11 | – 65 years | 96.6 | – | 99.7 | °F | 35.9 – 37.6 °C |
| > 65 years | 96.4 | – | 99.5 | °F | 35.8 – 37.5 °C |
The range of normal also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day.
It is therefore important to determine normal temperature ranges. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine each person’s normal temperature range.
Note: When consulting your physician, com- municate 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.
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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