Body Temperature - Vicks V980USSM Instruction Manual

How does Vicks Behind Ear Gentle Touch Thermometer Work?
The Vicks Behind Ear Gentle Touch Thermometer is a hand-held, battery
powered device designed to measure human body temperature with a
special sensor that accurately and gently detects heat flow through the skin
directly behind the ear lobe using the heat conduction effect and prediction
techniques. The thermometer calculates heat flow through the skin and by
use of a mathematical algorithm estimates the internal body temperature.
The temperature reading range of the thermometer is from 95.9° F to 107.6° F
(35.5°C to 42°C) and the reading time is about 1 second.
Why Measure Behind the Ear?
The skin area behind the earlobe is over the posterior auricular artery which
is a branch of the carotid artery. The carotid artery carries blood to the brain
and therefore this site is the best external place to measure temperature.

Body Temperature

Normal body temperature is not a single number – it's a range.
Many people incorrectly believe that 98.6°F (37°C) is the only normal
temperature. Yet, it's just an average number. Each person has their
own normal range which fluctuates throughout the day. It is, therefore,
important to determine your normal temperature range. A person's normal
(healthy) temperature range tends to decrease with age.
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The best method to determine a normal temperature for you and your
family members is to use the thermometer when you are feeling well.
Record your reading twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) and
take an average of the two temperatures. This is considered your normal
body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness
and you should consult a doctor.
Description
Power On Turns thermometer on.
Start Button
When the thermometer is placed against the hollow behind the ear,
press and hold this button for 1 second to take a temperature.
Sensor Measures temperature. It will move outward when the Start Button
is pressed.
Washable Ring This is where the sensor is located. The soft washable ring gently
touches the skin behind the ear when measuring temperature.
Screen
The screen displays (green) if no fever, (yellow) when the
temperature is slightly elevated and a (red) alert for fever.
Low Battery Indicates when the battery needs to be replaced.
Indicator
Memory Pressing this button will recall the last 8 readings.
Battery Door Provides access to CR2032 battery.
C/F Switch
Changes display to Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Sensor
Washable
Ring
Low Battery
Indicator
Screen
Memory
Power On
Start Button
C/F Switch (behind
battery door, next
to battery)
Battery Door
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