Special Things To Consider When Measuring A Fever - NUK 10.256.345 Operación Manual

Please inform about the critical values and
consult a doctor if these are exceeded.
5.2 Special things to consider when
measuring a fever
Please note that when taking the
temperature several times in succession
from the same ear, the results may fluctuate
by up to half a degree. These results may
fluctuate to an even greater extent should
you change to the other ear.
In the event of an ear infection, damage to
the ear drum or too much earwax, take the
temperature at the temple instead.
If the person has been lying on their ear for
a longer period of time, the other ear should
be used.
The ear canal of infants less than six
months old is often very narrow, which may
lead to values that are too low. It is therefore
recommended that
temperature of infants who are less than six
months old at the temple.
you take the
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Factors which may affect the measured
value when measuring in the ear:
• The bend of the ear canal
• Ear wax
• Incorrect positioning of the thermometer
at the ear drum
• Moisture in the ear canal
Factors which may affect the measured
value when measuring at the temple:
• Thickness of the skin at the temple
• Sweat on the temple
• Vasoconstrictive medication
• Skin complaints
• Moisturising cream on the skin
The device must stay in stable ambient
(room) temperature for 15 minutes before
operating.
Do not hold the thermometer in
your hands for longer than
necessary. Otherwise, the device