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TemporalScanner
TemporalScanner
Virtual Classroom Training. Visit www.exergen.com/ww
Accuracy supported by more than 70 peer-reviewed published studies
for all ages from neonate to geriatric, and in all clinical settings.
Contact medical@exergen.com
Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature
TAT-2000 Series
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  • Page 1 TAT-2000 Series TemporalScanner ™ TemporalScanner ™ Virtual Classroom Training. Visit www.exergen.com/ww Accuracy supported by more than 70 peer-reviewed published studies for all ages from neonate to geriatric, and in all clinical settings. Contact medical@exergen.com Changing the Way the World Takes Temperature...
  • Page 2 Temporal Artery Thermometry The temporal artery (TA) area has a long history of temperature assessment dating back thousands of years with recorded references to palpation of the head for fever assessment. Branching from the external carotid, the superficial TA courses within about a millimeter of the skin’s surface over the lateral forehead, providing good heat conduction to the skin surface, is...
  • Page 3 Temporal Artery Thermometry What is arterial temperature? How accurate is it? Arterial temperature is the same It has been clinically proven in all temperature as the blood flowing from departments for all patients in premier the heart via the aorta. It is the best university hospitals and proven to be determinate of body temperature, and more accurate than ear thermometry.

  • Page 4: Product Map

    A convenient wall or pole mounted dispenser holding 50 disposable caps is available, illustrated in Figure 3 (Part No. 134202). Accessories, including disposable caps are available from many distributors, or by calling Exergen Customer Service at 617-923-9900 or 800-422-3006, or by emailing service@exergen.com.

  • Page 5: Measuring Ta Temperature

    Measuring TA Temperature What you should know before Brush hair aside if covering the TA area using the TAT: Place the probe flush • Measure only the side of the head on the center of the exposed to the environment. Anything forehead.
  • Page 6 Measuring TA Temperature What else should I know? Why measure behind the ear lobe (BE) as well as the temporal artery? • A dirty probe lens and cone can cause To avoid any possibility of false low a low reading. If not shiny, clean the lens and cone with an alcohol prep or temperature caused by diaphoresis, a Q-tip moistened in alcohol.

  • Page 7: Clinical Information

    Clinical Information Normal Body Temperature (BT) A single arterial temperature >101.8°F (38.8°C) in the absence of obvious environmental causes Normal BT is not a single temperature, is usually considered fever. An arterial temperature but a range of temperatures influenced by >101.2°F (38.4°C) over at least 1 hour age, time of day, and measurement site.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37° to 39°C (98 to 102°F) for IR thermometers is +/-0.2°C (+/- 0.4°F) whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM standards E667-86 and E1112 is +/-0.1°C (+/-0.2°F). *Full responsibility for this product meeting applicable portions of this standard is assumed by Exergen Corporation, Watertown, MA 02472...

  • Page 9: Cleaning The Instrument

    Cleaning the Instrument The TemporalScanner is an optical instrument. Like a camera or eye glasses, a dirty lens will distort the view. If the thermometer is unable to see the heat clearly, it will be unable to measure it accurately, resulting in low readings. Probe lens and cone Do not hold the should be shiny clean, if...
  • Page 10 Smart Glow Features Soft Glow Display: Soft lighting for easy reading in any light. Perfect for checking the temperature of a sleeping infant (or adult) in a darkened room. 8 Temperature Memory: Automatically retains the last 8 temperature readings for instant recall to check on fever progression.

  • Page 11: Display Messages

    Display Messages To Select °F or °C Mode Your TemporalScanner can be programmed to display the temperature in either °F or °C, as indicated by the small °F or °C in the upper right of the display. The original factory setting is °F. If you wish to change it to °C, follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 12 Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Then send the product, postage or shipping prepaid, to Exergen in accordance with the instructions given with the RMA number. It is suggested that for your protection, you ship the product, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty.

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