Temperature Taking Hints - Motorola MBP70SN User Manual

8. TEMPERATURE TAKING HINTS

1. External factors may influence forehead temperature. Specific external
factors include:
• 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 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. 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.
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