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forehead temperature reading without any physical contact with the temporal artery. As this
artery is quite close to the surface of the skin and therefore accessible and given the blood flow
is permanent and regular, it allows precise measurement of temperature. This artery is linked to
the heart by the carotid artery which is directly linked to the aorta. It forms part of the main trunk
of the arterial system. The efficiency, speed and comfort of taking a temperature from this area
make it ideal for measurement.
Practical considerations when taking a temperature
- In order to ensure that precise and accurate temperature measurements are obtained, it is
essential that each user has received adequate information on and training in the temperature
measurement technique when using such a device.
- It is essential to remember that although procedures such as taking a temperature may be
simple they must not be ignored.
- The patient must not have undertaken vigorous physical activity prior to taking his/her
temperature.
- Be aware of physiological variations in temperature which must be taken into consideration
when evaluating the results:
• temperature increases by 0.9°F / 0.5°C between 6am and 3pm,
• women have a temperature that is higher, on average, by around 0.36°F / 0.2°C. Their
temperature also varies in accordance with their ovarian cycle,
• it rises by 0.9°F / 0.5°C in the second half of the cycle and at the early stages of pregnancy.
- When sitting, temperature is lower by about 0.54°F - 0.52°F / 0.3°C - 0.4°C than when standing.
How to measure a temperature
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See figure page 2.
Aim at the FOREHEAD, over the right temporal region, from a distance of about 1-2 in / 2-5
cm, press the thermometer's measurement button and the temperature is instantly displayed.
The reliability of the measurement cannot be guaranteed if the temperature is measured
over another part of the body (e.g. arm, torso...).
Constraints
Please observe the following before any temperature measurement to ensure a stable and
reliable result:
- Push hair back away from the forehead.
- Wipe away any perspiration from the forehead.
- Avoid any drafts/significant air flow (e.g. from nasal cannula, air conditioning...).
- The thermometer cannot be used if the display screen is switched off.
- Each time there is a significant change in the ambient temperature due to a change in
environment, allow the MyThermo BW-CX10 to acclimate to this ambient temperature for at
least 15 minutes before using it.
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