Warnings And Precautions - Vicks V980CA Use And Care Manual

Behind Ear Gentle Touch Thermometer
Instruction Manual
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The Vicks Behind Ear Gentle Touch Thermometer has been carefully
developed for accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements.
However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical
in obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, read the use
instructions carefully and thoroughly.

Warnings and Precautions

1. Do not use thermometer for 20 minutes on skin if exposed to hot
or cold temperatures such as direct sunlight, fireplace heat, cold
(compress), direct air conditioning air flow, swimming, bathing, etc.
2. Do not place the thermometer on scarred tissue or tissue
compromised by skin disorders.
3. Do not use on patients in trauma or patients treated with certain
drug therapies.
4. Do not take temperature from the side on which the patient was
laying — use the opposite side.
5. Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes
below -20°C (-4°F) or over 50°C (122°F) nor excessive humidity
(> 85% non-condensing relative humidity).
6. This thermometer should not be used to determine temperature below
35.5 °C (95.9 °F) or above 42 °C (107.6 °F).
7. Do not use this thermometer if the operating ambient temperature
range is below 10°C (50°F) or over 40°C (104°F).
8. Do not mount the battery with the positive sign facing down. The
thermometer will not work.
9. This thermometer is intended for household use only.
10. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for
consultation with your physician.
11. Readings from the right side of the patient's head may differ from the
left - therefore it is preferable to take all temperatures on the same
side of the head.
12. Avoid subjecting the thermometer to strong shocks, such as dropping
the unit on the floor.
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