Exergen TAT-5000 instruction

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Exergen TAT-5000 manual

Contents

TemporalScannerTM ExergenPage Important Safety Instructions On Button Product MapProbe Cone Probe Lens Method Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Table of Contents Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentScan Using on an Infant Things To Know Before Taking TemperaturesPractice Holding Your TemporalScanner Basics of Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom Using the TemporalScanner on an Infant Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions How does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method? Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe?What are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry? What is arterial temperature? Conditions that could affect a reading Memorable solutions?Their solutions False low readings What should I know about the instrument? Disposable Cover Options General Rule of Thumb Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentGuidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Normal Body Temperature BT References Primary Points Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold Defining Fever Threshold for Fever Workup An Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Body Sites for Temperature Assessment Tympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility of Readings Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Hot Blood or Cold Blood? Normal TemperatureForgotten Physiology Fever Perspiration For Kids Only Places to measure your temperature Care and Maintenance For F/C Conversion MaintenanceCare Instructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion Normal body temperature range, otherwise Calibration Verification Procedure Portable Blackbody Using the Portable BlackbodyCalibration Verifier Repair If repair is required Verifier SpecificationsPage Page Exergen