User manual PHILIPS BABY MONITOR SBCSC763

[. . . ] 5 to 1°C lower than the actual body temperature. Children' temperature en's Childr en's temperatur e The temperature of a child is normally between 36. Remember though that a child's temperature can vary depending on age, activity, time of day, etc. Please also remember that some illnesses do not have high temperature as a symptom. [. . . ] ordinar dinary · Sterilise* or boil the soother after use (always detach ther mometer thermometer always measurement first) measur ement unit first and store with covers in place to keep clean. Clean soothers and thermometer before first use. To avoid injury, never use the soother thermometer measurement unit separately. Store the thermometers out of reach of children; they are not toys. Do not use the thermometer if the display shows a . Do not use the soother thermometer as a regular soother as this reduces its useful life. Thermometers Caring for the ther mometers The thermometers are precision instruments so treat them with care. Don't drop them or expose them to shocks or high temperatures. Only use them for the measurement of human body temperatures. Do not store in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Never sterilise nor boil the soother thermometer measurement unit. reassemble the soother as follows (see figure C): · Align the blocks of the measurement unit with the matching slots in the back of the shield. Insert the measurement unit into the shield ensuring that the tip of the probe goes into the pocket inside the nipple. Turn the measurement unit 90° clockwise to lock into position. * Sterilising means destroying harmful bacteria at a temperature of 95°C for more than 3 minutes. It does NOT mean sterilisation according to clinical standards. However, because rectal measurement is inherently more accurate than oral measurement, the digital flexible-tip thermometer gives you an opportunity to reassure yourself. remove the digital flexible-tip thermometer from its storage cover. If available, use special plastic hygiene covers to cover the tip of the thermometer (these are available from most pharmacies). Lie the baby on its stomach or its side. With the other hand gently slide the tip of the thermometer no more than 12mm (1/2 inch) into the rectum. If you detect any resistance stop immediately. [. . . ] This can only be done once before a new measurement. Push and hold the on/off button for about 3 seconds. the display shows the last measured temperature and an `M' for memory. When you release the button this temperature is erased. [. . . ]