Exergen TAT-5000 manual

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Exergen TAT-5000 manual

Contents

Exergen TemporalScannerTMPage Important Safety Instructions Product Map On ButtonProbe Cone Probe Lens Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction Method Table of Contents Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentScan Things To Know Before Taking Temperatures Using on an InfantPractice Holding Your TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner Basics of Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on an Infant Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions What 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 reading Disposable 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 Thumb References Threshold for Fever Workup Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold Defining Fever Primary Points Body Sites for Temperature Assessment An Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Tympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Reproducibility of Readings Fever Normal TemperatureForgotten Physiology Hot Blood or Cold Blood? Perspiration Places to measure your temperature For Kids Only Care and Maintenance Instructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion MaintenanceCare For F/C Conversion Calibration Verification Procedure Normal body temperature range, otherwise Using the Portable Blackbody Portable BlackbodyCalibration Verifier Verifier Specifications Repair If repair is requiredPage Page Exergen