Temperature Taking Hints; Changing The Temperature Scale - Braun NTF 3000 Manual De Instrucciones

Temperature taking hints

It is important to know each individual's normal temperature when
they are well. This is the only 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 ).
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Patient must be inside for 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
Note: Patient and the thermometer should be in the same ambient
temperature for at least 10 minutes before taking a reading.
Always hold the thermometer and the forehead steady when taking a
reading. Do not move the thermometer until you hear the final beep.
For patients measuring their own temperature, use the "touch" option
instead of "no touch."
Don't take a measurement while or immediately after nursing a baby.
Patients should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking
the measurement. Remove hats and wait 10 minutes before taking
a reading.
Remove dirt or hair from the forehead before taking a measurement.
Bangs may cause higher readings. Wait at least 10 minutes after
washing the forehead area before taking a reading.
Always take the temperature exactly as directed. Temperature results
may vary if positioned in the wrong location.
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In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in
the same location be taken and the highest one taken as the reading:
• Newborn infants in the first 100 days.
• Children under three years of age with a compromised immune
system and for whom the presence or absence of fever is critical.
• When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the first
time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself with the device and
obtains consistent readings.

Changing the temperature scale

Open battery compartment and
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remove the batteries.
˚C / ˚F switch is found in the center
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of the battery compartment.
Slide switch to ˚C or ˚F to set
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preferred temperature scale.
Replace the batteries and close
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the battery door.
Fahrenheit Celsius
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