Body Temperature - Braun ThermoScan IRT 3020 Owner's Manual

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The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for
accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the ear. The shape
of the thermometer probe prevents it from being inserted too far into
the ear canal which can hurt the eardrum.
However, as with any thermometer, proper technique
is critical to obtaining accurate temperatures.
Therefore, read the use instructions carefully and
thoroughly.
Important safety information
• The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer
is 10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F).
• Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes
(below –20 °C / –4 °F or over 50 °C / 122 °F) or excessive
humidity (> 95 % RH).
• This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun
ThermoScan Lens Filters. Other lens fi lters can lead to
inaccuracy.
• To avoid inaccurate measurements always use this
thermometer with a new, clean lens fi lter.
• If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens fi lter,
clean the lens after use (see «Care and cleaning»).
• Keep lens fi lters out of reach of children.
• This thermometer is intended for household use only.
• Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for
consultation with your physician.
• This thermometer must stay in stable ambient (room)
temperature for 30 minutes before operating.

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows that
this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, measurements from
diff erent sites should not be directly compared.
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Normal temperature ranges of different sites in the body:
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Axillary : 34.7 – 37.3 °C
1
Oral : 35.5 – 37.5 °C
1
Rectal : 36.6 – 38.0 °C
2
ThermoScan : 35.8 – 38.0 °C
• A person's normal temperature range tends to decrease with
age. The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by
age.
Normal ThermoScan ranges by age
0 – 2 years 36.4 – 38.0 °C
3 – 10 years 36.1 – 37.8 °C
11 – 65 years 35.9 – 37.6 °C
> 65 years 35.8 – 37.5 °C
Everyone has their own normal temperature range, and this range also
varies throughout the day. It is easy to determine normal temperature
range using the Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on
yourself and healthy family members to determine your normal
temperature ranges.
Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the
ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and if
possible, quote the individual's normal ThermoScan temperature range
as an additional reference.
1. Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings,
Contemporary Pediatrics, March 1994.
2. Chamberlain, J.M., et al., Determination of Normal Ear Temperature with an
Infrared Emission Detection Thermometer, Annals of Emergency Medicine,
January 1995.
94.5 – 99.1 °F
95.9 – 99.5 °F
97.9 – 100.4 °F
96.4 – 100.4 °F
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:
97.5 – 100.4 °F
97.0 – 100.0 °F
96.6 – 99.7 °F
96.4 – 99.5 °F
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