Agesmart Color-Coded Display; Temperature Taking Hints - Braun BNT 400 Instructions Manual

AgeSmart color-coded display
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Clinical research shows the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into
infants, infants grow into children and children grow into adults.
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Select the appropriate age setting, take a temperature, and the display will glow
green, yellow, or red to indicate whether the temperature is in a normal,
moderate fever, or high fever range, respectively.
The device is only intended for the measurement of human body temperature. It
is not intended to diagnose or monitor a serious medical condition or disease.
The device also has a food/bath mode.
1. Herzog L., Phillips S. Addressing Concerns About Fever. Clinical Pediatrics. 2011; 50 (#5): 383-390.

Temperature taking hints

It is important to know each individual's normal temperature when they are well.
This is the only way to accurately diagnose a fever. Take multiple readings when
healthy to determine normal temperature.
A child's normal temperature can be as high as 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) or as low as
36.1 °C (97.0 °F). Be sure to note this unit reads 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) lower than a rectal
digital measurement.
Thermometer needs to acclimate to the room temperature for 10 minutes
before taking a measurement.
The individual being measured should be indoors for 30 minutes before taking
a measurement. External temperature can impact skin temperature.
If the individual is inside but in a room that is more than a few degrees warmer
or cooler than the room the thermometer is in, it will impact the accuracy of the
reading.
ALWAYS hold the thermometer and the forehead steady when taking a reading.
DO NOT move the thermometer until you hear the final beep. DO NOT take a
measurement while or immediately after nursing a baby.
Individuals should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking the
measurement.
Remove hats and wait 10 minutes before taking a measurement.
Before taking a measurement, remove dirt or hair from the forehead area. Wait
10 minutes after cleaning before taking measurement.
ALWAYS take the temperature exactly as directed. Temperature results may
vary if positioned in the wrong location.
For individuals measuring their own temperature, it is recommended to use the
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