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- Page 1 EXERGEN TemporalScanner A kinder, gentler way to take temperature A kinder, gentler way to take temperature A kinder, gentler way to take temperature A kinder, gentler way to take temperature A kinder, gentler way to take temperature...
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Page 2: Product Map
Product Map Probe Cone Probe Lens ON Button Automatic turn-off in 15 seconds LED Display Screen Battery Compartment 9-volt battery Battery Compartment Door 9-Volt Battery Compartment Door Screw... -
Page 3: Introduction To Temporal Artery Thermometry
Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry The Me The Method The Me thod thod thod The Me The Me thod Temporal artery thermometry (TAT) is a completely new method of temperature assessment, using infrared technology to detect the heat naturally emitting from the skin surface. In addi- tion, and of key importance, the method incorporates a patented arterial heat balance system to automatically account for the effects of ambient temperature on the skin. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page(s) Product Map Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Familiarize Yourself with the TemporalScanner Using the Instrument Using the Instrument on a New Mother Using the Instrument on an Infant Frequently Asked Questions 10-13 Disposable Cover Options Accessories Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment 14-15 Comparing with other methods of thermometry... -
Page 5: Familiarize Yourself With The Temporalscanner
Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument • T T T T T o Scan o Scan o Scan o Scan o Scan: Depress the red button. The instrument will continually scan for the highest temperature (peak) as long as the button is depressed. •... - Page 6 Practice Holding Your TemporalScanner The TemporalScanner is ergonomically designed specifically for its application. It’s best to hold the instrument with your thumb on the red button, much like you would hold a remote control. Along with allowing you to easily read the temperature display, you will automatically be using finger dexterity to gently position the probe, providing comfort and safety for your patient and consis- tently accurate temperature readings.
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Page 7: Using The Instrument
Basics of Using the TemporalScanner Brush hair a Brush hair a Brush hair a Brush hair a Brush hair aw w w w w a a a a a y if co y if co y if co y if co y if cov v v v v ering ear ering ear ering ear... -
Page 8: Using The Instrument On A New Mother
Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Measure e Measure e xposed skin xposed skin Measure e Measure exposed skin Measure e xposed skin xposed skin • K K K K K eep the red butt eep the red butt eep the red butt eep the red button on on... -
Page 9: Using The Instrument On An Infant
Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom Instrument should be in same environment as the baby. • Measurement site must be exposed. • One measurement, preferably at the TA, is all that is required. • Preferred site is the temporal Temporal artery area is artery area. -
Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What is the Temporal Scanner ? The Temporal Scanner is an infrared thermometer designed for accurate, completely non- invasive temperature assessment by scanning the temporal artery (TA). It is breakthrough technology . How does it work? Temperature is measured by gently stroking the Temporal Scanner across the forehead, and includes a momentary touch of the probe to the neck area behind the ear lobe, to account for any cooling of the forehead as a result of diaphoresis. - Page 11 Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe? Since the arterial branch is deeper behind the ear lobe than at the temple, under normal conditions it is less accurate because of its variability. But under diaphoretic conditions, the blood flow behind the ear lobe is as high as at the TA, making it as accurate as the TA, but only during diaphoresis or with head trauma as previously mentioned.
- Page 12 False low readings: Multiple readings can cool the skin, so if you take another • measurement immediately, expect a slightly lower reading. Slide the thermometer straight across the forehead, not • down the side of the face where the TA could be embed- ded under cartilage or fat.
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Page 13: Disposable Cover Options
What should I know about the instrument LXTA/TAT-5000 can be used with either Probe lens should be shiny clean. If not, • • disposable probe cover, cap, or sheath. wipe with an alcohol prep or Q-tip Can be used without disposables if dipped in alcohol. -
Page 14: Guidelines For Patient Temperature Assessment
Comparing with Other Methods of Thermometry: Expect the Differences Unless you are using PA catheters or Exergen aural thermometers with AHB for temperature as- sessment, expect to see differences compared to your current thermometers. Arterial tempera- ture measurement leads all other methods in identifying fever or defervescence, and is unaffected by patient activity. - Page 15 Task Force of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 1998 May: 26(5):1042-59 Houdas Y, et al. Human body temperature. Ch 5, p89 Plenum Press, 1982, USA, UK Exergen Corporation. Manufacturer’s data on file. Review of subject material peer-reviewed journals.
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Page 16: Determining A Fever Threshold
Core & Oral & Temporal Artery in Temperature Site Axillary Temporal Artery Oral Calibration Single value >101.8 Single value >101 Fever Workup Sustained values (>1h) Sustained values (>1h) Single value >99 Recommendation >101.2 >100.4 ¹ Source on file at Exergen Corporation... -
Page 17: Body Sites For Temperature Assessment
Body Sites for Temperature Assessment An Ov An Ov An Over er er er ervie w of T w of T perature Measuring Sit perature Measuring Sites es es es es perature Measuring Sit An Ov An Ov view of T w of T w of Tem emperature Measuring Sit... - Page 18 However, this method never gained wide acceptance due to the risk of injury to the delicate membrane. The other type of instrument is the Exergen Ototemp 3000SD, which scans the tympanic membrane without contact.
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Page 19: Reproducibility In Temperature Measurement
Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Multiple temperature readings in the same area, mouth, rectum, axilla, ear or temporal artery, make for variability with each separate measurement. This can be confusing for clinicians, since they expect the same number with each measurement. The non-reproducibility of the readings, however, is not a func- tion of the devices, but simply a function of physiology. -
Page 20: Forgotten Physiology
Your Temperature Normal Temperature 112º-114º Normal human temperature is the temperature rises, the Cells begin t Cells begin t o bur ur ur ur urn up n up n up Cells begin t Cells begin t Cells begin to b n up n up around 98.6 degrees. - Page 21 Perspiration The Temporal Scanner relies on the skin over the temporal artery to help provide an accurate body temperature. In fact, it is measuring the inside by measuring the outside. Your skin is a sensor, controlling body temperature in two ways: radiation and evaporation. Since most of us don’t think about our skin as a sensor, this might be a good time to discuss a little physiology.
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Page 22: For Kids Only
For Kids Only Your ears. Did you know you always have a temperature? Now we’re down to ears. And please pardon us, ears beat Bet you thought you only had a temperature when you were sick. Absolutely everything rears. But having your has a temperature, even icicles. -
Page 23: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance • Batt Batt Batter er er er ery y y y y : A standard alkaline 9V battery pro- Batt Batt vides approximately 5,000 readings. To replace, loosen the single screw at the bottom of the instrument and remove the cover. Disconnect the old battery and replace with a new one in the same location. - Page 24 <60 °F (16 °C) <60 °F (16 °C) Low Battery 2 beeps/second bAtt Dead Battery – – – – 2 beeps/second – – – – Restart. Return to Exergen for repair if error message persists. Processing Error E-## or Err...
- Page 25 The device can be used to verify the calibration of any Exergen thermometer in question, or for quality checks done on a routine basis. The verifier operates with either a 9-volt power supply plugged directly into any 120 vac wall receptacle, allowing extended use in the laboratory, or a 9-volt battery for portable use on the nursing floors.
- Page 26 Using the Portable Blackbody 1. Turn on the verifier device, using either a 9-volt battery or the power supply. Make sure the red LED is illuminated. 2. Allow device ~5 minutes for warm-up and stabilization time. 3. Allow certified master or the two reference thermometers and the instrument to be tested to acclimate in the same ambient temperature for at least 10 minutes.
- Page 27 Accuracy Limits: Comparison between the reference instrument(s) and the instrument being verified should be within ±0.4ºF (0.2ºC) for acceptable limits. If not, repeat the process. In the event they still differ by more than the acceptable limits, call Exergen for repair or replacement of the failed instrument.
- Page 28 EXERGEN Straight From the Heart° • • • • 02472 617.923.9900 EXERGEN CORPORATION WATER STREET WATERTOWN www.exergen.com p/n 818528 r1...
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