User manual VISIOMED THERMOFLASH LX-26

[. . . ] USER MANUAL MEDICAL INFRARED NO CONTACT THERMOMETER - LX-26 MODEL ENGLISH CONTENTS I. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE OPERATING PRINCIPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Furthermore, rectal perforations have been known to occur as a result of this method and without appropriate sterilisation techniques, rectal thermometry can spread germs often found in faeces. ThermoFlash LX-26 User Manual ­ English V. 15 200904 5 Oral thermometry Oral temperature is easily influenced by recent ingestion of food or drinks and by breathing through the mouth. 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. 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 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. - Temperature should be taken in a neutral context. 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°. Their temperature also varies in accordance with their ovarian cycle. It rises by 0. 5C° in the second half of the cycle and at the early stages of pregnancy. [. . . ] Use only batteries for single usage. IX. 1. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Normal conditions of use Operating temperature: 10° C 40° C (50° 140° F) Humidity rate: 85% 2. Power: DC3 V (2 batteries AA) Size: 196 x 150 x 50 mm ­ 7. 7 x 5. 9 x 1. 9 in (L x W x H) Weight: 220g Display Resolution: 0. 1° C (0. 1°F) Measuring range: In body mode: 32°C ­ 42. 9°C (90°F ­ 109°F) In Surface Temp mode: 0°C 60°C (32°F to 140°F) 7. Precision: From 36°C to 39°C (96. 8°F to 102. 2°F) = +/-0. 2°C/F Consumption: 50mW Accuracy: ± 0. 3° C (0. 54° F) 10. Measuring distance: 5 cm ­ 8 cm (2 in ­ 3. 14 in) 11. [. . . ]