Temperature Taking Hints - Braun BNT400 Manual

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 99 . 9 °F (37 . 7 °C) or as low as 97 .0 °F (36 . 1 °C) . Be sure to note this
unit reads 0 .9 °F (0 .5 °C) lower than a rectal digital measurement .
An individual must be inside for 30 minutes before taking a measurement .
Note: The thermometer and Individual 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 .
For individuals measuring their own temperature, it is recommended to use the "touch" option instead
of "no touch . "
In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in the same location be taken and
the highest one taken as the reading:
• Newborn infants in the first 100 days .
• Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom the presence or
absence of fever is critical .
• When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the first time until he/she has familiarized
himself/herself with the instrument and obtains consistent readings .
General precautions:
• Remove any sweat prior to measuring with a dry cloth .
• Avoid any cooling or warming cloths on the forehead for at least 30 minutes prior to measurement .
• DO NOT take temperature measurements over scar tissue, open sores, or abrasions .
• Keep the measurement sensor and lens clean . Avoid directly touching the sensor or lens .
• ALWAYS store the thermometer with the protective cap in place to prevent dirt and scratches from
damaging the device .
• Make sure to remove the protective cap before taking a measurement and to put the cap back on after
using the thermometer .
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