Detailed Information; About Normal Body Temperature & Fever - Fora Diamond Nexus Mini Owner's Manual

DETAILED INFORMATION

About Normal Body Temperature & Fever
The temperature in the forehead and temple area differs
from the internal temperature, which is taken orally or
rectally. Vasoconstriction, an effect which constricts the
blood vessels and cools the skin, can occur during the
early stages of a fever. In this case, the temperature
measured by the FORA Diamond NEXUS MINI
thermometer may be unusually low. If the measurement
therefore does not match the patient s own perception
or is unusually low, repeat the measurement every 15
minutes. As a reference, you can also measure the
internal body temperature using a conventional oral or
rectal thermometer.
Body temperature can vary from one individual/person
to next. It also varies by location on the body and time
of day. Below shows the statistical normal ranges from
different sites. Please keep in mind that temperatures
measured from different sites, even at the same time,
should not be directly compared. Fever indicates that
the body temperature is higher than normal. This
symptom may be caused by infection, overdressing
or immunization. Some people may not experience
fever even when they are ill. These include, but are not
limited to, infants younger than 3 months old, persons
with compromised immune systems, persons taking
antibiotics, steroids or antipyretics (aspirin, ibuprofen,
acetaminophen), or persons with certain chronic
illnesses. Please consult your physician when you feel ill
even if you do not have fever.
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