Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom
•Instrument should be in same temperature environment as the baby for approximately 20 minutes.
•Measurement site must be exposed.
•One measurement, preferably at the TA, is all that is required.
Preferred site is the temporal | Temporal artery area is |
artery area. In this case, | the only option in this |
behind the ear could be | case, as the neck area is |
alternate site, as both are | not exposed. |
exposed. |
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Temperature at the Temporal Artery Area
1)Gently touch probe to center of forehead.
♥Depress red button and keep depressed.
2)Slide probe over the TA area into hairline.
♥If more convenient, slide from hairline towards center of forehead.
3)Release button, remove from head, and record.
Temperature Behind the Ear
1)Gently nestle probe on neck behind the ear.
♥ Depress red button and keep depressed.
2)Maintain skin contact until numbers stop.
3)Release button, remove from head, and record.
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Using the TemporalScanner on an Infant
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