Introduction
Body Temperature Continued
body locations is due to the human body and not the thermometer. The
IMPORTANT:
•It is recommended that you measure the body temperature of each individual when healthy to establish a “normal” temperature.
•Due to the unique body physiology of each person, it is recommended that you take a persons temperature at the same temple location to compare measurements.
Information on Fever
A fever is a body temperature that exceeds an individual’s normal body temperature range. Except in the cases of newborn infants, the presence of a fever is not necessarily a cause for concern. In fact, a fever can help the immune system to work more effectively. However, a physician should be consulted if a fever is accompanied by vomiting; diarrhea; changes in appetite, breathing, or activity level; or, in the case of children, irritability, lethargy, or sleepiness.
Memory Function
The
Automatic Shut Off
Automatic shut off occurs after one minute of no activity.
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