Braun ThermoScan IRT 3520 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

4. While tugging the ear, fit the probe snugly into
the ear canal and press the activation button.
Release it, when you hear a beep. This is the
Temp Beep that confirms the end of measure-
ment.
5. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal.
The LCD displays the temperature measured.
6. Replace the lens filter after each measurement:
press the ejector button and put on a new, clean
lens filter.
7. New measurements can be taken as long as
the ready symbol
pressed within 2 minutes, the thermometer will
turn off automatically.
Note: In the following situations, it is recom-
mended that you take three temperatures in the
same ear. If they differ, use the highest reading.
• Infants in the first 90 days of life.
• Children under three years of age who have
a condition such as a compromised immune
system and for whom the presence or absence
of fever is critical.
• When you are first learning to use the ear
thermometer until you are comfortable with the
technique and are obtaining consistent readings.
Important: As with any type of thermometer, slight
temperature variations (± 0.2 – 0.3 °C /± 0.3 – 0.5 °F)
can occur, if consecutive measurements are taken.
Temperature taking hints
• The right ear reading may differ from the reading
taken at the left ear. Therefore, always take the
temperature in the same ear.
• Sleeping on an ear may cause the temperature
to be higher than normal. Therefore, wait a few
minutes if taking temperature after sleeping.
• The ear must be free from obstructions or excess
earwax build-up to take an accurate reading.
is shown. If no button is
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