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BODY TEMPERATURE
Body temperature is the temperature inside a person’s body.Traditionally, this temperature is measured orally or rectally.These methods, however, take several minutes. Moreover, the accuracy of oral measurements can be effected by the breathing (causing a decrease in temperature) or beverages that have just been consumed (causing either an increase or decrease in temperature).
The best place to measure body temperature would be inside the heart.The infrared sensor of the Philips SensorTouch measures body temperature on the skin surface over the arteries in the temple.These arteries are in close connection with the heart and therefore quickly reflect changes in the body’s temperature. In addition, they lie close to the surface of the skin and are therefore very suitable for
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Ideal for Infants and Children
The Philips SensorTouch method is quick, simple, accurate and comfortable and therefore very suitable for measuring the temperature of children.You do not need to undress your child; a single stroke across the temple will produce an accurate result in only a few seconds. Small children even experience the “caress” with which you carry out the measurement as pleasant and comforting.
Normal Temperature
“Normal temperature” is the body temperature of a healthy person. Not everybody has the same normal body temperature. Moreover, this temperature depends on the area on which it is measured, the time of day, the ambient temperature and the amount of physical exercise a person has had just before the measurement.
A temperature measured with the Philips SensorTouch thermometer can be considered normal if it lies between 97.5F and 99.5F (36.4C - 37.5C). It is recommended that you determine your normal temperature range (and that of your family members).You can do this by measuring your temperature at various times of the day.
