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EXERGEN
Instructions For Use
Temporal Artery Thermometer
Quick Check-List:
- Read instructions completely
before using
- See www.temporalscanner.com
for Educational Video
- Remove protective cap before using
- Reads arterial temperature, which is
a core temperature very close to
rectal temperature (See pg. 9)
- Sensor should be clean (See pg. 12)
- If perspiration is present see pg. 7
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- Page 1 EXERGEN Instructions For Use Temporal Artery Thermometer Quick Check-List: - Read instructions completely before using - See www.temporalscanner.com for Educational Video - Remove protective cap before using - Reads arterial temperature, which is a core temperature very close to rectal temperature (See pg. 9) - Sensor should be clean (See pg.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
This thermometer is not intended to be sterile. Do not try to sterilize it. Follow the cleaning instructions as described in this manual. Do not use this thermometer if it is not working properly, if it has been exposed to temperature extremes, damaged, been subject to electrical shocks or immersed in water. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Display Messages, °C/°F Conversion Product Specifications Warranty Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Exergen TemporalScanner Thermometer for consumer use. Your new TemporalScanner Thermometer is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements. - Page 4 How does the TemporalScanner Thermometer work? As you gently stroke the thermometer across the forehead crossing over the temporal artery, the sensor in its probe performs two processes: First it scans like a video camera, capturing naturally emitted infrared heat from the arterial blood supply at about 1000 times per second, locking in the highest temperature it senses and;...
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Page 5: Thermometer Overview
To Restart: Depress the button to restart. It is not necessary to wait until the display is clear, the thermometer will immediately begin a new scan each time the button is depressed. LED Indicator Light... -
Page 6: Measuring Ta Temperature
When taking the temperature behind the ear lobe (if there is perspiration on the forehead, see pg 7), first push away any hair, exposing the area. Then, tuck the thermometer on the neck under the ear lobe, in the soft conical depression, (the place where perfume might be applied). - Page 7 When a fever resolves, your body may bring its temperature down by sweating. The TemporalScanner detects this reduction in temperature immediately - long before a rectal thermometer can do so. However, sweating also causes extra cooling of the skin. As a result the reading given by the TemporalScanner may be low.
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Page 8: How To Take A Temperature
Press and hold the SCAN button. 3. Lightly slide the thermometer across the fore- head keeping the sensor flat and in contact with the skin until you reach the hairline. -
Page 9: Clinical Temperature Information
Normal Temporal Artery (TA) Temperature: temperatures has been established by a large study by Dr. Keith Powell which he reports "After using the Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer to determine the range of normal temperatures in over 2300 infants and children (see table below from his study use any other thermometer. - Page 10 On a stable resting individual, temporal artery temperature is about the same as a rectal temperature, and approximately 0.8°F (0.4°C) higher than an opti- mum oral temperature. However, during fever episodes, the difference can be much higher, mainly because of the much greater speed of the TA com- pared to ear, oral, or rectal sites in responding to change in fever.
- Page 11 Greene DS, Fleisher GR. Accuracy of a noninvasive temporal artery thermometer for use in infants, Arch Pediatr Med 2001 Mar;155(3):376-381 Studies on file at Exergen. Published or presented studies available from Exergen. Caring for Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, American Academy of Pediatrics, Bantam 1999.
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Page 12: Cleaning The Instrument
The TemporalScanner is an optical instrument. Like a camera or eye glasses, a dirty lens will distort the view. If the thermometer is unable to see the heat clearly, it will be unable to measure it accurately, resulting in low readings. -
Page 13: Changing The Battery
Changing the Battery Blinking battery icon with temperature displayed: battery is low but will still operate correctly. Replace soon. Blinking battery icon with 2 dashes: not enough energy in the battery to measure correct temperature. Replace battery. Remove the battery compartment door by pushing down on the ridges with your thumb, and pushing away as indicated. -
Page 14: Display Messages, °C/°F Conversion
(40°C). Let the instrument acclimatize for about 30 min- utes in a cooler area in which it will be used. The temperature of the thermometer is lower than 60°F (15.5°C). Let instrument acclimatize for about 30 minutes in a warmer area in which it will be used. -
Page 15: Product Specifications
ASTM standards E667-86 and E1112 is +/-0.1°C (+/-0.2°F). *Full responsibility for this product meeting applicable portions of this standard is assumed by Exergen Corporation, Watertown, MA 02472 Meets ASTM E1965-98 and EN60601-1 standards for electronic and radiation... - Page 16 In order to obtain warranty service, simply call Exergen Corporation Customer Service, 617-923-9900, for a Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Then send the product, postage or shipping prepaid, to Exergen in accordance with the instructions given with the RMA number. It is suggested that for your protection, you ship the product, insurance prepaid.
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