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A kinder, gentler way to take temperature
Greenes DS, Fleisher GR. (Boston Childrens Hospital). Accu-
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racy and tolerability of a non-invasive temporal artery thermome-
ter for use in infants. Pediatric Academic Societies/American
Academy of Pediatrics Conference, 5/2000.
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- Page 1 EXERGEN EXERGEN EXERGEN EXERGEN A kinder, gentler way to take temperature Greenes DS, Fleisher GR. (Boston Childrens Hospital). Accu- racy and tolerability of a non-invasive temporal artery thermome- ter for use in infants. Pediatric Academic Societies/American Academy of Pediatrics Conference, 5/2000.
- Page 3 Temporal Artery Thermometry he 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 ca- rotid, the superficial TA courses within about a millime- ter of the skin’s surface over the lateral forehead, pro- viding good heat conduction to the skin surface, is readily accessible, and provides no risk of injury from...
- Page 4 About Temporal Artery Temperature What is arterial temperature? Arterial temperature is the same temperature as the blood flowing from the heart via the aorta. It is the best determinate of body temperature, and unaffected by the artifactual errors and time delays of oral and rectal methods.
- Page 5 About Temporal Artery Temperature temperature by sampling and calculating these paired readings some 5000 times with each use. How accurate is it? It has been clinically proven in all departments for all patients in premier university hospitals and proven to be more accurate than ear thermometry.
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Page 6: Product Map
Product Map Probe Cone Probe Sensor Lens Probe LCD Display Screen LED Indicator Light ON Button Automatic turn-off in 30 seconds LED Indicator Light Thumb-Push Ridges Battery Compartment 9-volt battery... -
Page 7: Optional Accessories
A convenient wall or pole mounted dis- penser holding 50 disposable caps is available, illustrated in Figure 3 (Part No. 134202). Accessories, including disposable caps are available from the distributor where you purchased your TAT-2000 Series, or by calling Exergen Customer Service at 617-923-9900 or 800-422-3006. -
Page 8: Measuring Ta Temperature
Measuring TA Temperature What you should know before using the TAT: Measure only the side of the head exposed to the environment. • Anything covering the area to be measured (hair, hat, wig, ban- dages) would insulate the area, resulting in falsely high read- ings. - Page 9 Measuring TA Temperature Brush hair aside if covering the TA area Place the probe flush on the center of the forehead Depress the ON button, Keep depressed throughout measurement… Slowly slide the probe midline across the forehead to the hair line Brush hair aside if covering ear Lift probe from forehead and touch on the neck just behind the ear lobe...
- Page 10 Measuring TA Temperature What else should I know? A dirty probe lens and cone can cause a low reading. If • not shiny, clean the lens and cone with an alcohol prep or a swab moistened in alcohol. It is preferable to hold the instru- •...
- Page 11 Measuring TA Temperature Why measure behind the ear lobe (BE) as well as the temporal artery? To avoid any possibility of false low temperature caused by diaphoresis, which many times is not obvious. Think of it as a touch of insurance. How does diaphoresis affect readings? Moisture cools the skin over the temporal artery area.
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Page 12: Clinical Information
Clinical Information Normal Body Temperature (BT) Normal BT is not a single temperature, but a range of tem- peratures influenced by age, time of day, and measurement site. General Rule of Thumb Rectal temperature is ≈2°F (1°C) higher than axillary and ≈1° F (0.5°C ) higher than oral temperature Expect the Differences Arterial temperature measurement (PA Catheter, TA Ther-... - Page 13 Clinical Information 2. Fever Definition: Clinically, fever is defined as a BT ≥1.8°F (1°C) above the mean standard deviation at the site of recording. A single oral temperature of ≥101°F (38.3°C ) in the ab- sence of obvious environmental causes is usually consid- ered fever.
- Page 14 Clinical Information Normal Body Temperature Ranges at Various Measurement Sites Arterial 97.4 -100.1°F (36.3 - 37.8°C) Oral Oronasal 96.6 - 99.5ºF 96.6 - 99.0ºF (35.9 - 37.5°C) (35.9 - 37.2ºC) Axillary Esophageal 95.5 - 98.8°F 98.4 -100.0ºF (35.3 - 37.1°C) (36.9 - 37.8°C) Rectal 97.7 - 100.3ºF...
- Page 15 Clinical Information 4. Rectal Temperature Risks: Rectal temperature should only be considered as a good approximation of core tem- perature when the patient’s thermal balance is stable, but is not suitable during and after surgery, and may be misleading after antipyretics, physical exercise, or other intervention that may change temperature quickly.
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Page 16: 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 ac- curately, resulting in low readings. -
Page 17: Changing The Battery
Changing the Battery Blinking battery icon with temperature dis- played: battery is low but will still operate cor- rectly. Replace soon. Blinking battery icon with 2 dashes: not enough energy in the battery to measure correct temperature. Replace battery. Remove the battery compartment door by squeezing on the ridges with your thumb, and pushing away as indicated. -
Page 18: Display Messages
If thermometer is reading °F and you would like to convert to °C, locate small wire loop on left side of circuit board, just above the battery and snip loop open with small scissors or other small cut- ting tool. Call Exergen for assistance if needed. -
Page 19: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Clinical Accuracy Meets or exceeds all ASTM and MDD 93/42/EEC standards for radiation ther- mometers. EMI/RFI Protection Error message displayed Calibration Protection Error message displayed Temperature Range 15.5 to 42°C (60 to 107.6°F) Operating Environment 15.5 to 40°C (60 to 104°F) Resolution 0.1°C or °F Response Time... - Page 20 In order to obtain warranty service, simply call Exergen Corporation Customer Service, 617-923-9900, for an 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.
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