Body Temperature - Braun ThermoScan IRT 6515 Manual Del Usuario

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. It varies by site of measurement, and it tends to decrease
with age. It also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day. Therefore, it is
important to determine normal temperature ranges. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan.
Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine the normal
temperature range.
Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the ThermoScan temperature is a
temperature measured in the ear and if possible, note the individual's normal ThermoScan
temperature range as additional reference.
Fever guidance feature
Temperature guidance helps you to better understand the meaning of your child's temperature with
the color indicated on the display. The screen displays a green, yellow, or red backlight depending on
the temperature reading.
It is important to note that a patient's temperature may be impacted by age, gender or medical
condition, or by factors such as ambient temperature, time of day, medications taken or the
temperature measurement site1.
Color range Reading
>96.3 °F - 99.4 °F
Green
(>35.7 °C - 37.4 °C)
>99.4 °F - 101.3 °F
Yellow
(>37.4 °C - 38.5 °C)
>101.3 °F
Red
(>38.5 °C )
Note: Backlight remains OFF when below temperature readings are registered:
93.2≤T≤ 108°F (34 ≤ T ≤ 42.2°C)
How does Braun ThermoScan work?
Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the
eardrum and surrounding tissues. To help avoid inaccurate temperature
measurements, the probe tip is warmed to a temperature close to that of the human
body. When the Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the
infrared energy. The measurement is finished and the result displayed when the
thermometer detects that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken.
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Meaning
Normal
Fever
High Fever