Temperature Taking Hints and Tips
• All body site temperatures are not the same. The
temperature taken at different sites on the body will vary
significantly. A forehead (temporal) temperature, for
example, is usually 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1.0°F (0.6°C) lower
than an oral temperature.
• Make certain the thermometer is in FOREHEAD MODE.
• Non-contact infrared thermometers measure surface
temperature. Hold the device approximately 1 inch (2-3
cm) from the center of the forehead to capture just the
forehead temperature and not the temperature of other
surrounding objects.
• Always hold the thermometer and the forehead steady
when taking a reading. Do not move the thermometer
until you hear the final beep.
• The device is designed to be used indoors. Users and the
thermometer should be in the same ambient temperature
for at least 10 minutes before taking a reading.
• The tested individual should be away from extreme
temperatures for at least 10 minutes before taking a
measurement. Recent exposure to hot or cold
temperatures will impact your reading.
• Do not take temperatures with this thermometer near
places that are very hot, such as fireplaces and stoves.
• Remove hair, sweat, oils, cosmetics or dirt from the
forehead before taking a measurement. Wait at least 10
minutes after washing the forehead area before taking a
reading. Remove hats and wait 10 minutes before taking a
reading. Bangs may cause higher readings.
• The tested individual should not drink, eat, or be
physically active before/while taking the measurement.
Fast reading (approx.1 second)
Beeps when reading is complete
Fast reading (approx.1 second)
Beeps when reading is complete
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• Temporal artery temperature changes faster than a
temperature taken rectally, orally or under the arm. A
difference of 1°F (.6°C) is normal. Body temperature can
change throughout the day.
• Consistently low temperature readings may be caused by a
dirty instrument window. Use an alcohol wipe or a cotton
swab moistened with alcohol (70% isopropyl) to clean the
instrument window and housing. Gently wipe and let air dry.
DO NOT use any other cleaning liquids or immerse the
thermometer in water. Wait 10 minutes after cleaning to
take a temperature. See manual for complete cleaning
instructions.
• It is helpful to know each individual’s normal temperature
when they are well. This is the best way to accurately
diagnose a fever. To determine normal temperature, take
multiple readings when healthy. Re-measure with a
standard digital thermometer for confirmation. This
thermometer displays an oral equivalent temperature
reading. Oral readings are approximately 0.9°F (0.5 °C)
lower than a rectal digital measurement.
• When comparing temperature taken with different
thermometers at different sites, it is important to start with
the most accurate oral temperature that can be achieved.
Fast read digital thermometers use a method called “peak
hold” that is often less accurate than a digital thermometer
that needs to be held in the mouth for 60 seconds or more.
It is best to correlate other types of temperature taking to a
baseline oral temperature taken with accurate oral
thermometers, (those without the “peak hold” function).
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