Nexcare Basic Digital Thermometer

Instructions For Use:

1. PRESS BUTTON TO TURN ON THE THERMOMETER. THE DISPLAY WILL READ AS FOLLOWS:

2. OBSERVE LAST TEMPERATURE READING

A thermometer that was previously used to take a temperature will display that previous temperature reading for 2 seconds. It will look like this:

3. OBSERVE THERMOMETER IS READY FOR USE. THE FOLLOWING DISPLAY WILL APPEAR:

The thermometer is ready for use.

4. TAKE TEMPERATURE BY ORAL, UNDERARM (AXILLARY) OR RECTAL METHOD

Do not eat or drink 15 minutes before taking temperature.

Oral Method: Place thermometer probe under tongue. Probe tip should rest in "correct area" as shown in diagram. Hold the thermometer in the same spot under the tongue with your mouth closed.

check = correct areas, x = incorrect areas

Incorrect areas can register as much as 1.2°F lower than correct areas.

Underarm (Axillary) Method: (Alternative method for babies or very young children. Although simpler, the axillary method is less accurate and takes longer.)

Make sure the underarm is dry and there is no material between the chest and arm. Point the thermometer upward and place the tip well into the patient's underarm. Fold patient's arm over chest to hold the thermometer in place and keep air away from the underarm.

Many people find hugging the child while taking the temperature helps ensure it is taken correctly and also comforts the child. When using this method, hold the thermometer securely in place for 4 minutes (ignore "completion beeps").

Rectal Method: (Recommended for babies or very young children who breathe through their mouth.)

Lubricate the tip of the thermometer with a water soluble jelly. Do not use petroleum jelly. The patient should lie on his/her side, knees slightly bent. If the patient is a baby, place the infant on its stomach with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge of a bed or changing table. This positions the baby's rectum properly for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer.

With one hand, gently slide the tip of the thermometer no more than 1/2 inch into the rectum. If you detect resistance of any kind, STOP. Hold the thermometer in place during temperature measurement. Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally, for sanitary reasons.

5. LISTEN FOR THE COMPLETION OF BEEP SIGNAL

The beep signal indicates the temperature reading is complete. If the reading is below 99.5°F, the unit will "beep" 4 times in 4 seconds; if the reading is over 99.5°F, the unit will "beep" 12 times in 4 seconds.

6. READ THERMOMETER AND RECORD RESULT

Remove thermometer and read temperature on display. It is advisable to inform your doctor any time a temperature is above 100°F.

7. PRESS BUTTON TO TURN OFF THERMOMETER

If you forget to turn off the thermometer, it will turn off automatically in about 35 minutes.