Using Your Thermometer
To Take an Underarm Measurement:
1. Press and release the ON/OFF button. You will | 1 |
hear one beep. All segments will be displayed |
(Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: Press the Mode button to select underarm measurement mode. Be sure that an arrow is pointing at the underarm as shown (Figure 2).
2. The result of the previous temperature | 2 |
measurement will be displayed for 2 seconds (Figure 2).
3. Wait for the hourglass icon to disappear, then
two beeps will be heard to indicate that the thermometer is “ready to measure”.
4. Make sure the armpit is dry and there is no 3 clothing between the chest and arm. Wipe
away perspiration with a dry towel.
5. Place the thermometer probe in the center of
the armpit as shown (Figure 3). Gently press
the thermometer’s probe in an upward motion.
6. Leave the patient’s arm raised up –
DO NOT BRING THE HAND DOWN DURING THE MEASUREMENT until
completed.
7. A temperature reading will be displayed within 7 seconds*. One long beep will be heard to indicate that measurement is complete and temperature will be displayed for about 1 minute.
8. Press and release the ON/OFF button to turn the thermometer off.
NOTE: If you need to take another reading, wait two minutes before taking another measurement. Thermometer will start in last mode used.
*Timing results may vary.
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