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Exergen TAT-5000 manual

Models: TAT-5000

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Contents

Exergen TemporalScannerTMPage Important Safety Instructions Probe Cone Probe Lens Product MapOn Button Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction MethodTable of Contents Scan Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentFamiliarize Yourself with the Instrument Practice Holding Your TemporalScanner Things To Know Before Taking TemperaturesUsing on an Infant Using the TemporalScanner Basics of Using the TemporalScannerUsing the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on a New MotherUsing the TemporalScanner on an Infant Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with MomFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is arterial temperature? Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe?What are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry? How does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method?False low readings Memorable solutions?Their solutions Conditions that could affect a readingDisposable Cover Options What should I know about the instrument?Normal Body Temperature BT Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentGuidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment General Rule of ThumbReferences Threshold for Fever Workup Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold Defining Fever Primary PointsBody Sites for Temperature Assessment An Overview of Temperature Measuring SitesTympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Reproducibility of ReadingsFever Normal TemperatureForgotten Physiology Hot Blood or Cold Blood?Perspiration Places to measure your temperature For Kids OnlyCare and Maintenance Instructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion MaintenanceCare For F/C ConversionCalibration Verification Procedure Normal body temperature range, otherwiseCalibration Verifier Using the Portable BlackbodyPortable Blackbody Verifier Specifications Repair If repair is requiredPage Page Exergen