Braun IRT 3020, IRT 3520 User Manual [ko]

IRT 3520
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ThermoScan

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ThermoScan®

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English

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

However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is
critical to obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore read
the use instructions carefully and thoroughly.

Important

• The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer
is 10 °C to 40 °C.

• Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes
(below – 20 °C or over 50 °C) nor excessive humidity
(>95 %RH).

• This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun
ThermoScan Lens Filters (LF 40). Never use this thermometer

a new, clean lens filter attached.

without

• Keep lens filters out of reach of children.

• This thermometer is intended for household use only.

• Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for
consultation with your physician.

How does Braun ThermoScan work?

The Braun ThermoScan 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.

Why measure in the ear?

The goal of thermometry is to measure core body temperature,
which is the temperature of the vital organs. Ear temperatures
reflect core body temperature, since the eardrum shares blood
supply with the temperature control center in the brain, the
hypothalamus.
flected sooner and more accurately in the ear than at other sites.

• Axillary temperatures only measure skin temperature and the­refore, are not a reliable indicator of core body temperature.

• Oral temperatures are influenced by drinking, eating and
breathing.

• Rectal temperatures lag behind changes in core body tempe­rature and there is a risk of cross-contamination.

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Therefore, changes in body temperature are re-

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows
that this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, readings
from different sites should not be directly compared.

Normal ranges by site:

Axillary: 34.7 °C - 37.3 °C

Oral: 35.5 °C - 37.5 °C
Rectal: 36.6 °C - 38.0 °C
ThermoScan: 35.8 °C - 38.0 °C

• As well, a person’s normal temperature range tends to
decrease with age. The following table shows normal
ThermoScan ranges by age.

Normal ThermoScan ranges by age:

0 - 2 years 36.4 °C - 38.0 °C
3 - 10 years 36.1 °C - 37.8 °C
11 - 65 years 35.9 °C - 37.6 °C
> 65 years 35.8 °C - 37.5 °C

• However, the range of normal also varies from person to
person and fluctuates throughout the day. It is therefore
important to determine your and your family members‘ normal
temperature ranges. This is easily done using Braun Thermo­Scan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy
family members to determine their normal temperature ranges.

Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the
ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear
and if possible, note the individual’s normal ThermoScan tempe­rature range as additional reference.

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Product description

1. Lens filter

2. Probe

3. Lens filter detector

4. Lens filter ejector

5. Display (LCD)

6. LCD light button (IRT 3520 only )

7. /mem button (On / memory function)

8. Battery door lock

9. Battery door

10. Activation button

11. Labels

How to use Braun ThermoScan

1. Always make sure a new, clean lens filter is in place to help
ensure an accurate reading.
The thermometer will not function without a lens filter
attached.

2. Press the /mem button.
The LCD (liquid crystal display)is activated, showing all
segments.

When the ready symbol is displayed the thermometer is
ready for use.

3. An «ear tug » straightens the ear canal to give a clear view of
the ear drum.

Children under 1 year:
Pull the ear straight back.

Children aged 1 year to adult:
Pull the ear up and back.

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4. While tugging the ear, fit the probe snugly into the ear canal
and press the activation button. Release it when you hear a
beep. This is the Temp Beep that confirms the end of
measurement.

5. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal. The LCD
displays the temperature measured.

6. Replace the lens filter after each measurement: press the
ejector button and put on a new, clean lens filter.

7. New measurements can be taken as long as the ready symbol

is shown. If no button is pressed within 2 minutes, the

thermometer will turn off automatically.

Note: In the following situations, it is recommended that you take
three temperatures in the same ear. If they differ, use the highest
reading.

• Infants in the first 90 days of life.

• Children under three years of age who have a condition such

as a compromised immune system and for whom the
presence or absence of fever is critical.

• When you are first learning to use the ear thermometer until

you are comfortable with the technique and are obtaining
consistent readings.

Important: As with any type of thermometer, slight temperature
variations (± 0.2 -0.3 °C)can occur, if consecutive measurements
are taken.

Temperature taking hints

• The right ear reading may differ from the reading taken at the

left ear. Therefore, always take the temperature in the same ear.

• Sleeping on an ear may cause the temperature to be higher

than normal. Therefore, wait a few minutes if taking tempera­ture after sleeping.

• The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax

build-up to take an accurate reading.

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