Tips For Measuring Body Temperature; Body Temperature & Fever / Tips For Measuring - Veridian Healthcare 09-349 Manual De Instrucciones

BODY TEMPERATURE AND FEVER
Body temperature can vary from 97°F(36.1°C) and 99°F(37.2°C) and
still be considered normal. The medically accepted 'normal' body
temperature is 98.6°F(37°C) Body temperature is commonly lower in
the morning than at any point during the rest of an individual's
waking hours.
A fever is defined as a body temperature that is elevated above the
normal for that person. It is important to determine what is normal for
an individual before determining if a fever is present. Tracking an
individual's temperature on a consistent basis, at the same body site
and at the same time every day will help determine an individual's
normal temperature.
TIPS FOR MEASURING BODY
TEMPERATURE
• Wait at least one minute between consecutive readings, to ensure
accuracy.
• Attempting to take temperature readings from sites on the body
other than the forehead may produce inaccurate results.
• The patient should remain still while the reading is being taken.
• If "Lo, " "Hi, " "Err, " or another error message appears, see the
Troubleshooting section of this manual for instructions on how to
resolve the problem.
• Infrared forehead temperature readings are equivalent to oral
temperature readings.
• Readings taken while asleep should not be compared directly to
readings taken while awake, as body temperature while asleep is
typically lower.
• Do not take body temperature readings within 30 minutes of being
outdoors, exercising or bathing.
• Normal temperature readings can vary from 97.0° F to 99.0° F
(36.1°C to 37.2° C). Level of activity, time of day, and other factors
may affect body temperature. Keep records of your individual body
temperature to use as a reference when judging a fever.
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