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EXERGEN
TemporalScanner
A Kinder, gentler way to take temperature
Visit www.exergen.com/ww
™
Accuracy supported by more than 50 peer-reviewed
published studies for all ages from neonate to geriatric, and
in all clinical settings. Contact medical@exergen.com.
U.S.A. and Canada

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  • Page 1 EXERGEN TemporalScanner ™ A Kinder, gentler way to take temperature Visit www.exergen.com/ww Accuracy supported by more than 50 peer-reviewed published studies for all ages from neonate to geriatric, and in all clinical settings. Contact medical@exergen.com. U.S.A. and Canada...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    ● There are no parts that you can service yourself except for the battery, which you should replace when low by following the instructions in this manual. For service, repair, or adjustments, return your thermometer to Exergen. WARNING: No modifications of this equipment are allowed. ● Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

  • Page 4: Product Map

    Product Map Probe Cone Probe Lens ON Button Automatic turn-off in 30 seconds (when measuring in body temperature range, otherwise 5 seconds). LED Display Screen Battery Compartment Battery Compartment Door 9-Volt Battery Compartment Door Screw F/C Switch...

  • Page 5: Introduction To Temporal Artery Themometry

    Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry The Method 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 addition, 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page(s) Important Safety Instructions Product Map Introduction to Temporal Artery Themometry 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...

  • Page 7: Familiarize Yourself With The Temporalscanner

    Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument • To Scan: Depress the red button. The instrument will continually scan for the highest temperature (peak) as long as the button is depressed. • Clicking: Each fast click indicates a rise to a higher temperature, similar to a radar detector.
  • Page 8 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 consistently accurate temperature readings.

  • Page 9: Using The Instrument

    Basics of Using the TemporalScanner Measure only the exposed side. Brush hair away if covering ear. Brush hair aside if covering the TA area. With probe flush on the center of the forehead, depress red button, keep depressed... Slowly slide probe midline across forehead to the hair line, not down side of face.

  • Page 10: Using The Instrument On A New Mother

    Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother • Measure exposed skin • Keep the red button depressed throughout measurement (Brush bangs aside if present) With probe flush on the center of the forehead, depress red button. Slowly slide probe across forehead to the hair line. Lift probe from forehead.

  • Page 11: Using The Instrument On An Infant

    Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom • Instrument should be in same temperature environment as the baby for approximately 20 minutes. • 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 the only artery area.

  • Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What is the TemporalScanner? The TemporalScanner 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 TemporalScanner 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 13 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 14 What else should I know? False high readings: • Measure only skin that is exposed to the environment. Any covering, hair, hat, bandages, etc., would prevent the heat from dissipating, causing the reading to be falsely high. False low readings: •...

  • Page 15: Disposable Cover Options

    What should I know about the instrument? • TAT-5000 can be used with either • Probe lens should be shiny clean. If not, disposable caps or full sheath. Can be used wipe an alcohol prep or Q-tip dipped without disposables if terminally cleaned in alcohol.

  • Page 16: Guidelines For Patient Temperature Assessment

    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 , expect to see differences compared to your current temperature assessment thermometers. Arterial temperature measurement leads all other methods in identifying fever or defervescence, and is unaffected by patient activity.
  • Page 17 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. 6. Houdas Y, et al. Human body temperature. Ch 5, p89 Plenum Press, 1982, USA, UK. 7. Exergen Corporation. Manufacturer’s data on file. 8. Review of subject material peer-reviewed journals.

  • Page 18: Determining A Fever Threshold

    Oral & Temporal Core & Temperature Site Artery in Oral Axillary Temporal Artery Calibration Single value Single value >101 Fever Workup >101.8 Sustained values Single value >99 Recommendation Sustained values (>1h) >100.4 (>1h) >101.2 Source on file at Exergen Corporation...

  • Page 19: Body Sites For Temperature Assessment

    Body Sites for Temperature Assessment An Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Oral Temperature Oral temperature measurement is by far the most common clinical method in use today, and is responsible for masking the greatest number of fevers. Oral temperature can be misleadingly lowered by patient activity such as tachypnea, coughing, moaning, drinking, eating, mouthbreathing, snoring, talking, etc.
  • Page 20 However, this method never gained wide acceptance due to the risk of injury to the delicate membrane. The second is an infrared device, the Exergen Ototemp 3000SD, which is inserted deep into the ear canal and scanned to view the membrane, and is used in military and sports medicine.

  • Page 21: 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 function of the devices, but simply a function of physiology.

  • Page 22: Forgotten Physiology

    Your Temperature Normal Temperature Normal human temperature is around 98.6 degrees. But did you know that only 8% of the people in the world have a normal temperature of exactly 98.6? A temperature that is normal for you may even be a whole degree or so above or below “normal.”...
  • Page 23 If there is heavy perspiration, including moisture behind the ears, wait until area is dry. For use on exercising athletes or other non-clinical subjects, contact Exergen.

  • Page 24: For Kids Only

    For Kids Only Did you know you always have a Your ears. Now we’re down to ears. And please temperature? Bet you thought you pardon us, ears beat only had a temperature when you rears. But, having your were sick. Absolutely everything ear pulled sure isn’t has a temperature, even icicles.

  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance Of The Instrument

    Care and Maintenance • Battery: A standard alkaline 9V battery provides approximately 15,000 readings.** To replace, loosen the single screw at the bottom of the instrument and remove the battery cover. Disconnect the old battery and replace with a new one in the same location.
  • Page 26 Low Target <61 °F (16 °C) High Ambient HI A >104 °F (40 °C) Low Ambient LO A <60 °F (16 °C) Low Battery bAtt Dead Battery blank display Restart. Return to Processing Error Exergen for repair if error message persists.
  • Page 27 The device is then 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 it can be completely powered by a 9-volt battery for portable use on the nursing floors.
  • Page 28 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 29 ±0.4 ºF (0.2 ºC) 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. Verifier Specifications: Power Source 9-volt battery, or 9-volt power supply.
  • Page 32 Type BF Applied Part Consult Instructions for Use. Caution, Consult Accompanying Documents “On” (Only for part of Equipment) Do not throw this device away in the trash, contact Exergen Corp. for disposal and recycling instructions. IPXO Ordinary Equipment Degree of Protection...

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