Measuring Body Temperature - ProMed FTN Instrucciones De Manejo

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3.2 Measuring body temperature

NOTES
For the most accurate readings:
• The thermometer and the patient must remain in a stable environment for at
least 30 minutes before measuring the temperature.
• Do not take a baby's temperature during or directly after breastfeeding.
• Do not use the thermometer in damp environments.
• Patients should not drink or eat directly before or during a measurement, and
they should avoid any physical exertion.
• Clean the area where you are taking the temperature and remove any dirt,
hairs or sweat before moving the sensor to the measuring position.
• Do not remove the thermometer from the measuring position until it has
beeped to signal the end of the reading.
• If the sensor becomes dirty during or after a reading, clean it with a cotton
bud dipped in cleaning alcohol before putting the thermometer away.
• Always take the temperature in the same place, because the readings will vary
in different environments.
• A control measurement using a conventional thermometer is recommended
in the following cases:
1. If the reading is surprisingly low
2. For new-born infants up to 100 days old
3. For children under three years of age who have a weakened immune
system or who react unusually in the presence or absence of fever
4. If you are using the thermometer for the first time or want to familiarise
yourself with it
The thermometer has been clinically tested, and its safety and accuracy
inspected and confirmed, provided it is used in accordance with these
instructions.
1. Move the selector switch to the top position to select body temperature measure-
ment mode
2.
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Press the ON/OFF button. The LC display is activated. The ther-
mometer performs a self-test, where all the display symbols are
shown in succession.
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