Temperature Taking Hints - Braun BFH175 Manual

A child's normal temperature can be as high as 99.9°F or as low as 97.0°F.
Re-measure with a standard digital thermometer for confirmation, especially
on infants.
Temperature guidance feature
Temperature guidance helps you to better understand the meaning of your child's
temperature with the color indicated on the display. The color-coded screen displays
GREEN for a normal temperature, YELLOW for a fever, and RED for a high fever.
Color range
Green
Yellow
Red

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. Re-measure with a standard digital thermometer for
confirmation. This thermometer displays an oral equivalent temperature reading. Oral
readings are approximately 0.9 F (0.5 C) lower than a rectal digital measurement.
Individual must be inside for 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
Note: Individual and the thermometer should be in the same ambient temperature for
at least 10 minutes.
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.
Reading
96.4 - 99.4 °F
(35.8 - 37.4 °C)
>99.4 - 101.3 °F
(>37.4 - 38.5 °C)
>101.3 °F
(>38.5 °C )
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