Safety 1st 49529 User Manual
Accu-Touch
Forehead
Thermometer
Model 49529
User Guide
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WARNING
BEFORE USING THIS THERMOMETER, PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY:
•
This thermometer is not a toy and should be kept out
of a child’s reach when not in use.
•
Keep thermometer away from hot or boiling water,
chemicals, and direct sunlight.
•
Avoid sudden shock and dust.
•
Make sure the thermometer has been at room
temperature for 15 minutes before use.
•
Remove batteries if stored for a long period of time.
•
Do not disassemble.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
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High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for
young children. Please contact your physician.
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Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
•
Read these instructions carefully to ensure accurate
temperature readings. Temperature readings are affected by
many factors including exercise, drinking hot or cold
beverages prior to taking a reading as well as technique.
•
Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature
taking. The probe could present a hazard.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Accu-Touch Forehead Thermometer, the
thermometer that enables accurate temperature measurements of both
forehead and underarm in approximately 7 seconds.*
*Timing results may vary.
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How Does it Work?
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vessels skin thermometer
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transfer
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sanguíneos
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transferencia
de calor
This thermometer is based on R.A.T.E™ (Rapid, Accurate, Temperature,
Establishment) technology. The accurate measurement is obtained by
using a unique probe, which measures the heat flow from the blood
vessels to the skin and converts it to body temperature.
Blood
Vessels
Transfer
ThermometerSkinHeat
Body Temperature
What is “normal” body temperature? “Normal” body temperature
varies from person to person and changes according to time of day and
body location. Hot or cold baths, physical exercise, smoking and
drinking hot or cold drinks may change body temperature by one degree
or more.
The following table shows the temperature ranges:
Forehead Over 100.0°F / 37.8°C 97.0
Rectal* Over 100.4°F / 38°C 97.3°F - 100.4°F / 36.3°C – 38°C
Oral * Over 100.0°F / 37.8°C 97.0°F - 100.0°F / 36.1°C – 37.8°C
Underarm* Over 99.0°F / 37.2°C 95.4°F - 99.0°F / 35.2°C – 37.2°C
What is fever?
Average normal temperature ranges
°F - 100.0°F / 36.1°C – 37.8°C
* Fever definitions according to the American Medical Association
The thermometer is designed to precisely measure the temperature
of the forehead between the eye socket and the hairline. It is
important to know that the thermal characteristics of each
measurement body location (temple, underarm, oral or rectal) are
unique. The variance in temperature measurement in different
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Introduction
Body Temperature Continued
body locations is due to the human body and not the
thermometer. The Accu-Touch Forehead thermometer readings
are equivalent to oral measurements.
IMPORTANT:
•
It is recommended that you measure the body temperature of
each individual when healthy to establish a “normal”
temperature.
•
Due to the unique body physiology of each person, it is
recommended that you take a persons temperature at the same
temple location to compare measurements.
Information on Fever
A fever is a body temperature that exceeds an individual’s normal body
temperature range. Except in the cases of newborn infants, the presence
of a fever is not necessarily a cause for concern. In fact, a fever can help
the immune system to work more effectively. However, a physician
should be consulted if a fever is accompanied by vomiting; diarrhea;
changes in appetite, breathing, or activity level; or, in the case of
children, irritability, lethargy, or sleepiness.
Memory Function
The Accu-Touch Forehead Thermometer memory function stores the
last measurement. This measurement will appear for approximately two
seconds after turning the thermometer on and the thermometer
initializes. The ready display will then show after last reading appears.
This feature allows you to compare your most recent measurement to
the prior one.
Automatic Shut Off
Automatic shut off occurs after one minute of no activity.
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Parts Names
NOTE: The names of the parts are shown below for your
convenience.
Probe Tip
Finger Placement
Battery Access
LCD Display
On/Off Button
Forehead/Underarm
Mode Changer
Thermometer LCD Display
Battery
Hourglass
°F or °C
Temperature
NOTE: Display is shown with all segments lit.
Forehead/Underarm
Mode Indicator
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Using Your Thermometer
Before You Begin:
IMPORTANT: Follow these guidelines:
• Brush hair away from the temple area.
•
Press the Mode button to select forehead or underarm mode
Thermometer will start in last mode used.
• Use this thermometer on a clean, dry forehead or underarm. Wipe
away any perspiration prior to use.
• Do not try to take a measurement until the two beeps are heard.
• Make sure that the thermometer and the patient do not move while
measurement is in progress.
• Correct placement on the temple and good contact with the body
ensure reliable measurements.
• As soon as the thermometer is in place, the measurement starts
automatically. A running circle will appear indicating that
measurement is progressing successfully.
• Wait at least 2 minutes before taking another measurement.
• Once the thermometer is “ready to measure”, it will shut off
automatically after 1 minute if it has not maintained good contact
with the patient’s skin.
• Clean the thermometer after each use (see “Care and Cleaning”
section).
What to know before you get started:
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Using Your Thermometer
To Take a Forehead Measurement:
1. Press and release the ON/OFF button. You will
hear one beep. All segments will be displayed
(Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: Press the Mode button to
forehead measurement mode. Be sure
select
that an arrow is pointing at the forehead as
(Figure 2).
shown
2. The result of the previous temperature
measurement will be displayed for 2 seconds
(Figure 2).
3. Wait for the hourglass icon to disappear, then
two beeps will be heard to indicate that the
thermometer is “ready to
measure”.
4. Wipe away perspiration with a
dry towel.
5. Place the thermometer probe in
the center of the temple area
between the eye socket and the
hairline. Gently press it against
the temple and ensure good
contact with the skin is
maintained
6. A temperature reading will be
displayed within 7 seconds*. One long beep will be heard to indicate
that measurement is complete and temperature will be displayed for
about 1 minute.
7. Press and release the ON/OFF button to turn the thermometer off.
NOTE: If you need to take another reading, wait two minutes before
taking another measurement. Thermometer will start in last mode used.
*Timing results may vary.
(Figure 3).
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Using Your Thermometer
To Take an Underarm Measurement:
1. Press and release the ON/OFF button. You will
hear one beep. All segments will be displayed
(Figure 1).
IMPORTANT: Press the Mode button to
underarm measurement mode. Be sure
select
that an arrow is pointing at the underarm as
(Figure 2).
shown
2. The result of the previous temperature
measurement will be displayed for 2 seconds
(Figure 2).
3. Wait for the hourglass icon to disappear, then
two beeps will be heard to indicate that the
thermometer is “ready to measure”.
4. Make sure the armpit is dry and there is no
clothing between the chest and arm. Wipe
away perspiration with a dry towel.
5. Place the thermometer probe in the center of
the armpit as shown
the thermometer’s probe in an upward
motion.
6. Leave the patient’s arm raised up –
DO NOT BRING THE HAND DOWN
DURING THE MEASUREMENT until
completed.
7. A temperature reading will be displayed within 7 seconds*. One long
beep will be heard to indicate that measurement is complete and
temperature will be displayed for about 1 minute.
8. Press and release the ON/OFF button to turn the thermometer off.
NOTE: If you need to take another reading, wait two minutes before
taking another measurement. Thermometer will start in last mode used.
*Timing results may vary.
(Figure 3). Gently press
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