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The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast human body temperature measurements in the ear. The shape of the thermometer prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canai to damage the eardrum.

However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, piease read all instructions carefully and thoroughly before using this product.

Important

• The probe window must be kept clean, dry, and undamaged at all times to ensure accurate readings. To protect the probe window, always keep the thermometer in the storage cover while transporting or when not in use.

• e This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan probe covers.

• Braun ThermoScan probe covers are for single use only.

• e To avoid inaccurate readings, always attach a new, clean probe cover for each temperature reading,
• e Always store the thermometer with a probe cover in place.

How does Braun ThermoScan work?

The Braun ThermoScan thermometer measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissue. To help ensure accuracy, the thermometer 'scans' by taking 8 measurements in just one second and displaying the highest temperature.

The displayed ThermoScan temperature is the actual measured ear canal temperature plus a mathematical adjustment to approximate the familiar oral range. However, this is not necessarily the sarne as an oral temperature measured at the same time.

Why measure in the ear?

Clinical studies have shown that the ear is an excellent site for temperature measurement because temperatures taken in the ear reflect the body's core temperature. Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus, which shares the same blood supply as the tympanic membrane. Changes in core body temperature, are usually seen sooner at the tympanic membrane than at other sites, such as the rectum, mouth or under the arm.

Advantages of taking temperatures at the ear versus traditional sites: -

• e Axillary temperature readings only reflect skin temperature which may not indicate the internal body temperature.
• ® Rectal temperatures often lag significantly behind internal body temperature changes, especiaily at times of rapidly changing temperatures.
• e Oral temperatures are often influenced by eating, drinking, thermometer placement, breathing through the mouth, or the inability of the person to close their mouth completely.

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range,