Temperature Taking Hints - Motorola CARE+ User Manual

6. TEMPERATURE TAKING HINTS

1. External factors may influence forehead temperature. Specific
external factors include:
• Attempting to take temperature reading from sites on the body other
than the forehead may produce inaccurate results.
• Exposure to very hot or very cold foods.
• Recent swimming or bathing.
• Having their forehead covered.
• In these cases, remove individual from the above situation or
environment and have them remain in a normal room temperature
environment for 30 minutes before taking a temperature.
2. In "object (liquid/food) measurement mode", the current surface
temperature of the object is displayed. This may be different from
its internal temperature, especially if its surface is exposed to direct
sunlight or a draft.
3. Temperature taken while asleep is lower hence should not compare
directly with readings taken while awake.
4. Temperatures measured using different thermometers should
never be compared to each other. Tell your doctor what type of
thermometer you used to take your temperature and on which part
of the body.
Note:
Holding the thermometer for too long in the hand before taking a
measurement may cause the device to warm up. This means the
measurement could be incorrect.
10 Temperature Taking Hints