User manual VISIOMED THERMOFLASH LX-26

[. . . ] TOTAL DIFFERENCE ­ F4 MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUZZER ON / OFF ­ F5 MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXITING THE SETTING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATA MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To measure oral temperature, the mouth must remain closed and the tongue lowered for three to four minutes which is a difficult task for young children to accomplish. Axillary (armpit) temperature Although it may be easy to measure axillary temperature, it has been proven that it does not provide an accurate measurement of the child's internal temperature. To take this type of temperature, the thermometer must be wedged tightly over the axillary artery. Despite the low sensitivity and relative inaccuracy of axillary temperature in detecting fever, this method is recommended by The American Academy of Pediatrics as a screening test for fever in newborns. Tympanic thermometry In order to obtain a precise temperature reading, good command of the measurement technique is required. The thermometer probe must be placed as close as possible to the warmest part of the external ear canal. An incorrectly placed probe could lead to a false temperature reading. NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACCORDING TO MEASUREMENT METHOD MEASUREMENT METHOD RECTAL ORAL AXILLARY AURICULAR TEMPORAL (THERMOFLASH) NORMAL TEMP° 36. 6°C ­ 38°C 35. 5°C ­ 37. 5°C 34. 7°C ­ 37. 3°C 35. 8°C ­ 38°C 35. 8°C ­ 37. 8°C The temperature of the human body varies throughout the day. It can also be influenced by numerous external factors: age, sex, type and thickness of skin. . . ThermoFlash LX-26 User Manual ­ English V. 15 200904 6 ADVANTAGES OF TEMPORAL ARTERY (TA) TEMPERATURE Infrared arterial temperature can be measured using a device placed on the forehead, in the temporal artery region. It has been demonstrated that this relatively new method of measuring temperature is more precise than tympanic thermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry. The ThermoFlash LX-26 thermometer has been designed to produce an instant forehead temperature reading without any contact with the temporal artery. As this artery is quite close to the surface of this skin and therefore accessible and given the blood flow is permanent and regular, it allows precise measurement of the temperature. This artery is linked to the heart by the carotid artery which is directly linked to the aorta. The efficiency, speed and comfort of taking a temperature from this area make it ideal compared with other temperature measurements methods. NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACCORDING TO AGE Age 0-2 years 3-10 years 11-65 years > 65 years °C 36. 4-38. 0 36. 1-37. 8 35. 9-37. 6 35. 8-37. 5 °F 97. 5-100. 4 97. 0-100. 0 96. 6-99. 7 96. 4-99. 5 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 trivialised. The patient must not have undertaken vigorous physical activity prior to ThermoFlash LX-26 User Manual ­ English V. 15 200904 7 taking his/her temperature and the room temperature must be moderate. - Be aware of physiological variations in temperature which must be taken into consideration when evaluating the results: temperature increases by 0. 5C° between 6am and 3pm. Women have a temperature that is higher, on average, by around 0. 2C°. It rises by 0. 5C° in the second half of the cycle and at the early stages of pregnancy. - When sitting, temperature is lower by about 0. 3 to 0. 4C° than when standing. HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE Aim at the FOREHEAD, over the right temporal region, from a distance of about 5cm, 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 back hair from the forehead - Wipe away any perspiration from the forehead - Avoid any drafts (e. g. from nasal specs, air conditioning. . . ) - Allow a 1 minute interval between two measurements. [. . . ] THE SCREEN DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE HI When using the ThermoFlash LX-26 message HI can show on the screen. the The analysis is above the measurement range selected, either superior to 42. 9°C (109°F)in Body Mode or superior to 60°C (140°F) in Surface Temp Mode. ThermoFlash LX-26 User Manual ­ English V. 15 200904 17 THE SCREEN DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE LO When using the ThermoFlash LX-26 message Lo can show on the screen. the The temperature analyzed is under the measuring range selected, either less than 32°C (90°F) in Body Mode or less than 0°C (32°F) in Surface Temp Mode. This message displays in various cases ­ please find below a list of the main cases: Reasons for LO message display Temperature reading hampered by hair, perspiration. . . [. . . ]