Product Description; Warnings And Precautions; Body Temperature - Braun ThermoScan Manual Del Usuario

Product description

IRT6520LA
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Lens filter (Box of 20)
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Probe tip
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Probe
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ExacTemp light
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Lens filter ejector
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Display
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Age Precision and Memory buttons
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Power button
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Start button
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Battery door
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Protective case
The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast temperature
measurements in the ear.
The shape of the thermometer probe prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canal, which can
hurt the eardrum.
However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to obtaining accurate temperatures.
Therefore, read the instructions carefully and thoroughly.
The Braun ThermoScan thermometer is indicated for intermittent measurement and monitoring
of human body temperature for people of all ages. It is intended for household use only.
Use of IRT6520LA along with Age Precision™ feature is not intended as a substitute for consultation with
your physician.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Please consult your doctor if you see symptoms such as unexplained irritability,
vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, seizure, muscle pain,
shivering, stiff neck, pain when urinating, etc. in spite of any color of the background
light or absence of fever.
• Please consult your doctor if the thermometer shows elevated temperature
(yellow or red background lights).
The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F). Do not expose
the thermometer to temperature extremes (below -25 °C / -13 °F or over 55 °C / 131 °F) or excessive humidity
(>95% RH). This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan lens filters (LF 40).
To avoid inaccurate measurements always use this thermometer with a new, clean lens filter attached.
If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens filter attached, clean the lens (see «Care and cleaning»
section). Keep lens filters out of reach of children.
This thermometer is intended for household use only. This product is not intended to diagnose any disease,
but is a useful screening tool for temperature. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for
consultation with your physician.
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The Age Precision™ feature is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational age babies.
The Age Precision™ feature is not intended to interpret hypothermic temperatures. Do not allow children
under 12 to take their temperatures unattended.
Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
Parents/guardians should call the pediatrician upon noticing any unusual sign(s) or symptom(s).
For example, a child who exhibits irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, seizure, changes in
appetite or activity, even in the absence of fever, or who exhibits a low temperature, may still need
to receive medical attention.
Children who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on
temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness.
Temperature elevation as indicated by Age Precision™ may signal a serious illness, especially in
adults who are old, frail, have a weakened immune system, or neonates and infants. Please seek
professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation and if you are taking
temperature on:
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Fever may be blunted or even absent in elderly patients.
This thermometer contains small parts that can be swallowed or produce a choking hazard to children.
Always keep the thermometer out of children's reach.

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.
Age Precision™ color-coded display
Clinical research shows the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into little kids and little kids grow
into adults
Braun's Age Precision™ color-coded display takes the guesswork out of interpreting temperature for the
entire family.
Simply use the Age Precision™ button to select the appropriate age setting, take a
temperature and the color-coded display will glow green, yellow or red to help you understand the
temperature reading.
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neonates and infants under 3 months (consult your physician immediately if the temperature exceeds
37.4 °C or 99.4 °F)
patients over 60 years of age
patients having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer
chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)
patients who are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery)
a transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney)
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Herzog L, Phillips S. Addressing Concerns About Fever. Clinical Pediatrics. 2011; 50(#5): 383-390.
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