Functions - Biosynex ThermoFlash Premium Manual Del Usuario

without physical contact with the temporal artery. This artery being relatively close
to the surface of the skin and therefore accessible, the blood flow is permanent
and regular and allows an accurate measurement of the temperature. This artery is
linked to the heart by the carotid artery, which is itself directly linked to the aorta.
It is part of the central arterial system. The efficiency, speed and comfort of taking
a temperature from this area make it ideal.
Practical considerations when taking a temperature
- In the interests of precision and measurement quality, it is essential that each
user is adequately informed and trained in the temperature measurement
technique when using such a device.
- It is essential to remember that the procedure of taking a temperature although
simple, should not be ignored.
- The patient should not carry out strenuous activities before taking their
temperature.
- Temperature fluctuations due to physiological factors must be taken into
consideration in the evaluation of the results:
• The temperature increases by 0.5°C/0.9°F between 6:00 and 15:00,
• The average temperature of women is about 0.2°C / 0.36°F and varies according
to their ovarian cycle,
• It increases by 0.5°C/0.9°F during the first half of the cycle and during the first
months of pregnancy.
• Age, sex, type and thickness of skin.
- The temperature of a seated person is lower by around 0.3°C - 0.4°C/0.54°F -
0.52°F than that of a person standing.
Haut Conseil de Santé Publique [online]. Health Recommendations of the National
Heatwave Plan 2014. P123 [Consulted on 25 July 2016] Available at http://social-sante.
gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/ Recommendations_sanitaires_Plan_canicule_2014. pdf
V. FUNCTIONS
1. A reliable and stable measurement result,.
2. Audible alarm if the temperature exceeds the predefined threshold.
3. Memorisation of the last 32 temperature measurements.
4. Data displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
5. Automatic stop (energy saver).
Additional uses
The THERMOFLASH® Premium can also measure the temperature of a surface or
room temperature (in Surface or Room mode)
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