HOW THE EAR THERMOMETER WORKS | BEFORE YOU START |
The LifeSource ear thermometer utilizes infrared thermo scanning principles to scan the temperature of the human eardrum. The eardrum is located beneath the surface and not easily influenced by the changing temperature in the environment.
The LifeSource ear thermometer is faster, safer and easier to use than traditional stick thermometers. It scans the eardrum 512 times per second and displays the highest temperature detected. Measurements can even be taken while your child is sleeping. For adults, an ear thermometer offers fast, comfortable, accurate readings in seconds.
Why the ear?
Research indicates that the ear is an ideal site for taking body temperature. The eardrum shares blood vessels with the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body temperature. Therefore, the ear is an accurate indicator of internal body temperature.
Eardrum
Hypothalamus
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Infrared Rays | Sensor |
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This product is intended for household use only. If you have questions about the meaning of a specific temperature, please consult your physician.
Use the thermometer at room temperature between 60.8° F - 104.0° F (16° C - 40° C). If the ear thermometer is stored in an environment where the temperature is out of that range, move the thermometer to a location with a room temperature of 60.8 F - 104.0° F (16° - 40° C). Allow the thermometer to equalize to that temperature range before use.
DO NOT measure temperature if:
☞Your ear is cold, wet or blocked with ear wax
☞It is within 30 minutes after eating, taking a bath or physical exercise
☞You are suffering from an ear infection
NOTE: Make sure the tip of the thermometer is clean. A dirty lens may cause an inaccurate measurement. Clean the lens with a soft, alcohol moistened cloth or cotton swab. Never use an abrasive cleaner. Never submerge the body of the thermometer in water or any other liquid.
We recommend you practice with the LifeSource ear thermometer on yourself and family members while you are healthy. This way you know how the thermometer works and will feel more confident of the measurements when you or a family member is ill.
Record the normal temperature of each family member here:
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