Exergen Temporal Scanner 2000C Manuale utente

TemporalScannerTM 2000C

EXERGEN

Quick Check-List:

- Read instructions completely

before using

- See www.temporalscanner.com

for Educational Video

- Remove protective cap before using

- Reads arterial temperature, which is

a core temperature very close to

rectal temperature (See pg. 9)

- Sensor should be clean (See pg. 12)

- If perspiration is present see pg. 7

Temporal Artery Thermometer

Instructions For Use

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

When using the product, especially when children are present, basic

safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

zThis product is intended for household use only. For information

on thermometers for professional use, please see www.exergen.com,

or call 617-923-9900.

zUse this product only for its intended use as described in this manual.

zUse of this product is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your

physician.

zDo not take temperature over scar tissue, open sores or abrasions.

zBasic safety precautions should always be observed, especially

when this product is used by, on or near children or invalids.

zThe operating environmental temperature range for this product

is 60 to 104°F (15.5 to 40°C).

zAlways store this thermometer in a clean, dry place where it will not

become excessively cold (-4°F/-20°C), or hot (122°F/50°C).

zThe thermometer is not shockproof. Do not drop it or expose it to

electrical shocks.

zThis thermometer is not intended to be sterile. Do not try to sterilize it.

Follow the cleaning instructions as described in this manual.

zDo not use this thermometer if it is not working properly, if it has been

exposed to temperature extremes, damaged, been subject to electrical

shocks or immersed in water.

zThere are no parts that you can service yourself except for the battery,

which you should replace when low following the instructions in this

manual. For service, examination, repair, or adjustments, return your

thermometer to Exergen.

zDo not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where

oxygen is being administered.

zDo not take temperatures with this thermometer near places that are

very hot, such as fireplaces and stoves.

zDo not use this thermometer outdoors.

zNever drop or insert any object into any opening.

Important Safety Instructions

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zIf your thermometer will not be used regularly, remove the battery to

prevent possible damage due to chemical leakage. If the battery leaks,

remove carefully. Do not allow bare skin to touch leaking fluid.

zDispose of used batteries properly. Do not wrap them in metal or

aluminum foil. Wrap them in newspaper before disposing of them.

Do not burn them. Battery may explode if overheated.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Exergen TemporalScanner

Thermometer for consumer use. Your new TemporalScanner Thermometer

is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing

maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements.

Advanced, patented technology measures temperatures with a gentle

stroke across the forehead.

The TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy com-

pared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart dur-

ing course of patient treatment2 and accepted for use in major hospitals, making

it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2

Introduction 3

Before Using, Familiarize Yourself With the Instrument 5

Measuring TA Temperature 6

How to Take a Temperature 8

Clinical Temperature Information 9

Cleaning the Instrument 12

Changing the Battery 13

Display Messages, °C/°F Conversion 14

Product Specifications 15

Warranty 16

Introduction

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The TemporalScanner has patented software, providing arterial heat balance.

This unique process determines temperature by accurately measuring the

balance between the tissues warming from arterial blood and tissues cooling/

warming caused by heat loss/gain to the environment.

Why take temperature measurements at the skin surface

over the temporal artery?

The best place to measure temperature is the center of the heart, but this

can be done only under a doctor’s supervision. Doctors know that measure-

ment of the blood temperature in a major artery accurately reflects true

body temperature. The TemporalScanner Thermometer is designed to

measure the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery, a

major artery of the head.

The temporal artery is connected to the heart via the carotid artery, directly

leading from the aorta, the main trunk of the arterial system. It offers con-

stant blood flow. It is the only such artery positioned close enough to the skin

surface to provide access needed to take an accurate measurement. It is

easy to use because it is ideally located at the front portion of the forehead.

The TemporalScanner is easier and gentler to use than other types of meas-

urement devices such as oral, rectal, underarm and in-ear thermometers

because it is truly non-invasive.

How does the TemporalScanner Thermometer work?

As you gently stroke the thermometer across the forehead crossing over

the temporal artery, the sensor in its probe performs two processes:

First it scans like a video camera, capturing naturally emitted infrared heat

from the arterial blood supply at about 1000 times per second, locking in

the highest temperature it senses and;

Second, at the same time, a patented system measures the ambient tem-

perature of the area where the temperature is being taken. The patented

“arterial heat balance” (AHB) software then synthesizes the two separate

readings to accurately determine and display body temperature.

As with any thermometer, taking temperatures properly is critical to obtaining

accurate temperatures, so please read all instructions carefully and thoroughly

before using this product.

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Probe Cone

Probe Sensor Lens

Probe

LCD Display Screen

LED Indicator Light

SCAN Button

Automatic

turn-off in

30 seconds

LED Indicator Light

Thumb-Push Ridges

Battery Compartment

9-volt alkaline battery

zTo Scan: Depress the button. The instrument will continually scan for

the highest temperature (peak) as long as the button is depressed.

zBeeping and LED flashing: Beep and LED flashing indicate a rise to a

higher temperature, similar to a radar detector. Slow beeping indicates

that the instrument is still scanning, but not finding any higher temper-

atures.

zRetain Reading: The reading will remain on the display for 30 seconds

after the button is released.

zTo Restart: Depress the button to restart. It is not necessary to wait

until the display is clear, the thermometer will immediately begin a new

scan each time the button is depressed.

Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument

Protective Cap (remove during use)

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What you should know before using the TAT:

zMeasure only the side of the head exposed to the environment. Anything

covering the area to be measured (hair, hat, wig, bandages) would insulate

the area, resulting in falsely high readings.

zSlide the thermometer straight across the forehead, not down the side

of the face. Midline on the forehead, the TA is about a millimeter below

the skin, whereas at the side of the face, the TA is much deeper, and

measuring there would result in falsely low readings.

zWhen taking the temperature behind the ear lobe (if there is perspiration

on the forehead, see pg 7), first push away any hair, exposing the area.

Then, tuck the thermometer on the neck under the ear lobe, in the soft

conical depression, (the place where perfume might be applied).

zWait about 30 seconds before measuring the same person again to avoid

excessive cooling of the skin.

zAn infant is frequently swaddled in blankets and clothing covering the

neck area. Unless visibly sweaty, one measurement at the TA area is

typically all that is required. Should you feel the temperature is low, then

push aside any clothing or blankets covering the neck area for ~30

seconds or so, and repeat the measurement on the neck behind the ear.

Measuring TA Temperature

Factors that may affect measurement accuracy:

The patented AHB technology in your TemporalScanner actu-

ally makes two separate measurements (1) the temperature of

the skin over the temporal artery, and (2) the temperature of

the room. To determine the most accurate reading, it meas-

ures both temperatures some 1000 times a second as you

sweep the TemporalScanner across the forehead. The AHB

system then calculates how much the blood has cooled down

during its journey from the heart to the skin over the temporal

artery and makes allowance for this in the temperature it displays. The result is

a highly accurate reading - delivered extremely fast and with no discomfort.

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To ensure that the reading always reflects the body temperature accurately, you

need to take account of the following factors which may affect an accurate reading.

Sweating:

When a fever resolves, your body may bring its temperature down by sweating.

The TemporalScanner detects this reduction in temperature

immediately - long before a rectal thermometer can do so.

However, sweating also causes extra cooling of the skin. As a

result the reading given by the TemporalScanner may be low.

You should therefore either wait until the sweating has stopped

(wiping the forehead is not recommended, since the sweating

immediately begins again), or use the following method, which

has been clinically proven to provide accurate results.

1. Scan the temperature as normal, keeping the button depressed

2. Gently nestle the TemporalScanner on neck directly behind ear lobe

3. Release the button and read the temperature

Note: Normally, the artery behind the ear lobe does not provide a sufficiently

accurate reading. However, this area is less affected by sweating than the fore-

head. In addition, during sweating, increased blood flow produces higher skin

temperature, equivalent to TA, resulting in a good reflection of body temperature.

Environmental effects:

As part of its AHB system, the TemporalScanner measures the temperature

of the surrounding environment. For this measurement to be accurate, it

needs to have become acclimatised to the temperature of the room in which

it is to be used. If it is taken from a cold room into a hot room, or vice versa,

allow it to acclimate for at least 30 minutes before using it. Avoid holding the

TemporalScanner by the head, as it will mistake the temperature of your hand

for that of the room.

What else should I know?

If your child is agitated, or squirms away before you have completed your

measurement, just keep the button depressed and you can continue the

measurement without having to wait.

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How to Take a Temperature

1. Remove protective cap before use. Be sure

lens is clean. If not, clean with cotton swab

dipped in alcohol and let dry. Hold the ther-

mometer as shown.

2. Gently position the probe flush (flat) on the

center of the forehead, midway between the

eyebrow and the hairline. Press and hold the

SCAN button.

3. Lightly slide the thermometer across the fore-

head keeping the sensor flat and in contact with the

skin until you reach the hairline.

You will hear a beeping and a red light will blink

to indicate a measurement is taking place.

If perspiration is present, continue to hold but-

ton depressed, lift probe from forehead and touch

the neck just behind the ear lobe.

4. Release the SCAN button and remove the

thermometer from the head.

5. Read the temperature on the display.

Thermometer will shut off automatically after 30

seconds. To turn thermometer off immediately,

press and release the button quickly.

6. Replace the protective cap on thermometer to

protect the sensor when not in use.

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Normal Body Temperature (BT)

Normal BT is not a single temperature, but a range of temperatures influ-

enced by age, time of day, and measurement site. You can establish your

family’s normal ranges by taking a number of temperatures from each mem-

ber during a day and keeping records of them. Many people may not have an

elevated temperature even if they are ill. These include, but are not limited to,

infants under 90 days old, people on steroids, antibiotics or antipyretics (acet-

aminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin), people with compromised immune systems

(including the elderly and those having HIV/AIDS). Consult your doctor if you

feel someone is ill even if their temperature is not elevated.

An elevated temperature or fever is often viewed as a danger sign. In fact,

fever can be beneficial. It should be evaluated in the light of other physical

symptoms. A doctor should be consulted in the following situations where

fever is present: vomiting, diarrhea, changes in appetite, activity or breathing,

or with children who are irritable, lethargic or unusually sleepy.

Normal Temporal Artery (TA) Temperature: The range of normal TA

temperatures has been established by a large study by Dr. Keith Powell4, for

which he reports "After using the Temporal Scanner Infrared Thermometer to

determine the range of normal temperatures in over 2300 infants and children

(see table below from his study5) the staff in our 15 pediatric practices won't

use any other thermometer. The Temporal Scanner is accurate, fast, non-

invasive, and well tolerated by children of all ages." A temperature higher

than those shown in the table is normally considered to be a fever, but con-

sult your doctor for medical advice. For ages greater than 18 years, 100.1°F

(37.8°C) should be used.

Age Upper limit of normal temperature

0-2 months 100.7°F (38.1°C)

3-47 months 100.3°F (37.9°C)

4-9 years 100.1°F (37.8°C)

10-18 years 100.1°F (37.8°C)

Clinical Temperature Information

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On a stable resting individual, temporal artery temperature is about the same

as a rectal temperature, and approximately 0.8°F (0.4°C) higher than an opti-

mum oral temperature. However, during fever episodes, the difference can

be much higher, mainly because of the much greater speed of the TA com-

pared to ear, oral, or rectal sites in responding to change in fever.

Normal Rectal and Oral Temperature: According to the American

Academy of Pediatrics,3ordinarily, a rectal reading of 100° F (37.8°C) or less,

or an oral reading of 99° F (37.2°C) or less, is considered normal, while higher

readings indicate fever.

General Rule of Thumb: Rectal temperature is about 2°F (1°C) higher

than underarm, about 1°F (0.5°C) higher than oral temperature.6

Expect the Differences: Arterial temperature measurement leads all

other methods in identifying fever or falling of an elevated temperature, and

is unaffected by activities of daily

living. Accordingly, it will some-

times be different from other

methods — but accurate.

Oral Temperature

Artifacts: Oral temperature

can be misleading, and many

individuals with fever can have a

“normal” temperature.7Mouth

breathing, rapid breathing, and

hot or cold fluids are a few of the

artifacts that can distort the read-

ing, as can inability of the indi-

vidual to cooperate. Accordingly,

comparisons with TA may not be

reliable.

Normal Body Temperature Ranges

at Various Measurement Sites

Oronasal

96.6 - 99.0ºF

(35.9 - 37.2ºC)

Axillary

95.5 - 98.8°F

(35.3 - 37.1°C)

Rectal

97.7 - 100.3ºF

(36.5 - 37.9°C)

Arterial

97.4 -100.1°F

(36.3 - 37.8°C)

Oral

96.6 - 99.5ºF

(35.9 - 37.5°C)

Esophageal

98.4 -100.0ºF

(36.9 - 37.8°C)

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