Summary of Contents for The First Years Y10896
- Page 1 American Red Cross Ear Thermometer Ensures proper placement Keep these instructions for future reference. Y10896...
- Page 2 Why Measure Temperature in the Ear? Clinical research has shown that the ear is an ideal site for taking body temperature for children 6 months and older. Since the eardrum shares the same blood supply with the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body tem- perature, the ear is an accurate indicator of internal body tem- perature.
- Page 3 FEVER FACTS Remember: Fever itself is a symptom, not an illness. It is a sign of the body’s e ort to ght an infection—a healthy response of the immune system. The majority of fevers will not need antibiotics or other treatment. In children, a high fever can occur suddenly, and even a low fever can sometimes be dangerous.
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Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information • High, prolonged fever requires medical attention, especially for young children. Contact your child’s doctor if this occurs. • Do not leave your child unattended while using the ther- mometer to take a temperature. • Read instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature readings. - Page 5 4. Gently pull child’s outer ear. Then straighten ear canal as shown so the middle ear is clearly visible. • Children under 1 year: Pull the ear straight backwards. • Children 1 year and older: Pull the ear backwards and up- wards.
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Page 6: To Replace Batteries
To Replace Batteries Replace batteries when the low battery symbol appears on the thermometer’s display. 1. Remove battery door from thermometer, using a coin or at object, placed into battery door slot for leverage. • To unlock the battery door, rotate the unlock symbol to match the arrow symbol. - Page 7 © TOMY 2017 TOMY International 45 Shawmut Rd. Canton, MA 02021 U.S.A. Y10896 170801 For patent information please visit: www.the rstyears.com/patents. All Rights Reserved. Made in China. Actual product styling and colors may vary. The American Red Cross logo is a trademark owned by the American Red Cross.
- Page 8 • Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic elds, such as mobile telephones or radio installations. Keep a dis- tance from such devices when using this unit. Description of the unit: 1. Protective cap 2. Measuring probe 3. Indicator light 4.
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Page 9: How To Read The Display
7. If any additional measurements are desired, wait for 30 sec- onds after each measurement to take a new reading. 8. Once completed, press the ON/OFF button to turn the ther- mometer o . (The thermometer will automatically shut o after approximately 60 seconds if not manually turned o .) Important note: If you remove the thermometer from your ear before the end of the measurement,... - Page 10 WARNING! • This product contains a button or coin cell battery. A swal- lowed button or coin cell battery can cause internal chemi- cal burns in as little as two hours and lead to death. Dispose of used batteries immediately. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
- Page 11 1. Position your child: • Children under 1 year: For an infant, it is best to have the child lying at with head sideways so the ear is facing up- wards. • Children 1 year and older: It is best to stand behind and slightly to the side of them when taking a measurement.
- Page 12 To Clean Use an alcohol wipe or cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl) to clean the thermometer’s protective cap and its measuring probe. Make sure no liquid gets inside the thermometer. Do not use scratching detergents, dilutors, or benzol to clean. Do not immerse the unit in water or other cleaning liquids.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Possible Cause Display/Issue Meaning and/or ActionAction Measured Measured temperature is more temperature than 108 °F (42.2 °C). Retake too high temperature. Measured Measured temperature is less temperature than 89.6 °F (32.0°C). Probe tip too low may have been inserted incor- rectly.
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