Use Of The Unit - Grundig MDI907 Manual De Instrucciones

Use of the unit

Pre-measurement
About normal body temperature & fever the temperature in the
forehead and temple area differs from the internal temperature, which
is taken orally or rectally. Vasoconstriction, an effect which constricts
the blood vessels and cools the skin, can occur during the early
stages of a fever. In this case, the temperature measured by the
non-contact thermometer may be unusually low. If the measurement
therefore does not match the patients own perception or is unusually
low, repeat the measurement every 15 minutes. As a reference, you
can also measure the internal body temperature using a conventional
oral or rectal thermometer.
Body temperature can vary from one individual/person to next. It
also varies by location on the body and time of day. Below shows the
statistical normal ranges from different sites.
Please keep in mind that temperatures measured from different
sites, even at the same time, should not be directly compared. Fever
indicates that the body temperature is higher than normal. This
symptom may be caused by infection, overdressing or immunization.
Some people may not experience fever even when they are ill.
These include, but are not limited to, infants younger than 3
months old, persons with compromised immune systems, persons
taking antibiotics, steroids or antipyretics (aspirin, ibuprofen,
acetaminophen), or persons with certain chronic illnesses. Please
consult your physician when you feel ill even if you do not have fever.
Table* 1 Body Site Normal Temperature Range
Body site
Oral
Rectal/ear
Axillary (armpit)
Normal temperature range
0.6°C (1°F) or more
0.3°C to 0.6 °C (0.5 °F to 1°F) higher than
oral temperature
0.3°C to 0.6°C(0.5°F to 1°F) lower than oral
temperature
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