English; Body Temperature - Braun ThermoScan IRT 4520 Manual Del Usuario

The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed

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for accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the ear.
The shape of the thermometer prevents it from being inserted too far
into the ear canal to hurt the eardrum.
However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to
obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, read the use
instructions carefully and thoroughly.
Important
• The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer
is 10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F).
• Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes
(below – 20 °C / –4 °F or over 50 °C / 122 °F) nor excessive humidity
(> 95 % RH).
• This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun
ThermoScan Lens Filters (LF 40). Never use this thermometer
without a new, clean lens filter attached.
• Keep lens filters out of reach of children.
• This thermometer is intended for household use only.
• Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for
consultation with your physician.
How does Braun ThermoScan work?
Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the
eardrum and surrounding tissues. To avoid gross temperature dif-
ferences, the sensor itself is brought to a temperature close to that of
the human body. When the Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear,
it continuously monitors the infrared radiation. The measurement will
be finished and the result is displayed, when an accurate reading can
be assured.
Why measure in the ear?
The goal of thermometry is to measure core body temperature which is
the temperature of the vital organs. Ear temperatures accurately reflect
core body temperature, since the eardrum shares blood supply with
the temperature control center in the brain, the hypothalamus.
Therefore, changes in body temperature are reflected sooner and more
accurately in the ear than at other sites.
• Axillary temperatures only measure skin temperature and therefore,
are not a reliable indicator of core body temperature.
• Oral temperatures are influenced by drinking, eating and breathing.
• Rectal temperatures lag behind changes in core body temperature
and there is a risk of cross-contamination.
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Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows
that this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, readings from
different sites should not be directly compared.
Normal ranges by site:
Axillary: 34.7 – 37.3 °C
Oral: 35.5 – 37.5 °C
Rectal: 36.6 – 38.0 °C
ThermoScan: 35.8 – 38.0 °C
• As well, a person's normal temperature range tends to decrease with
age. The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.
Normal ThermoScan ranges by age:
0 – 2 years 36.4 – 38.0 °C
3 – 10 years 36.1 – 37.8 °C
11 – 65 years 35.9 – 37.6 °C
> 65 years 35.8 – 37.5 °C
However, the range of normal also varies from person to person
and fluctuates throughout the day. It is therefore important to deter-
mine your normal temperature range. This is easily done using Braun
ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy
family members to determine their normal temperature ranges.
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.
94.5 – 99.1 °F
95.9 – 99.5 °F
97.9 – 100.4 °F
96.4 – 100.4 °F
97.5 – 100.4 °F
97.0 – 100.0 °F
96.6 – 99.7 °F
96.4 – 99.5 °F
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