Exergen TEMPORALSCANNER TAT-5000 User Manual

EXERGENTemporalScannerTMA kinder, gentler way to take temperatureModel TAT-5000 Reference Manual1. Greenes DS, Fleisher, Accuracy of a noninvasive tem

Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother• Measure exposed skin• Keep the red button depressed throughout measurement(Brush bangs aside if present

Questions? Please call us at 800-422-3006Using the TemporalScanner on an InfantTemping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom• Instrument should

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the TemporalScanner?The TemporalScanner is an infrared thermometer designed for accurate,

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy not use only the area behind the ear lobe?Since the arterial branch is deeper behind the ear lobe than at the temple, un

Frequently Asked QuestionsFalse low readings:• Multiple readings can cool the skin, so if you take another measurement immediately, expect a slightly

Frequently Asked Questions• TAT-5000 can be used with either disposable caps or full sheath. Can be used without disposables if terminally cleaned be

Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentGuidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentComparing with Other Methods of Thermometry: Expect the Diff

Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentGuidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment1. Fever Definition: Clinically, fever is defined as a BT =1

Determining a Fever ThresholdDetermining a Fever Threshold for Temporal Artery ThermometryThreshold Defining Fever• A threshold for defining fever is

Body Sites for Temperature AssessmentBody Sites for Temperature AssessmentAn Overview of Temperature Measuring SitesOral TemperatureOral temperature m

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Body Sites for Temperature AssessmentUnder certain conditions, rectal temperature is even contraindicated; for example, severearterial insufficiency i

Reproducibility of ReadingsReproducibility in Temperature MeasurementMultiple temperature readings in the same area, mouth, rectum, axilla, ear or tem

Forgotten PhysiologyYour TemperatureNormal TemperatureNormal human temperature isaround 98.6 degrees. But didyou know that only 8% of thepeople in th

Forgotten PhysiologyPerspirationThe TemporalScanner relies on the skin over the temporal artery to help provide an accu-rate body temperature. In fac

For Kids OnlyDid you know you always have a tempera-ture? Bet you thought you only had a tem-perature when you were sick. Absolutelyeverything has a

Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance• Battery: A standard alkaline 9V battery provides approximately 15,000 readings. **To replace, loosen the sin

Care and MaintenanceInstructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius ConversionThe TemporalScanner can be used in either °F or °C. To convert from one scaleto

Care and Maintenance*Automatically applied when temperature is within normal body temperature range, otherwise reads surface temperature.Calibration V

Care and MaintenanceUsing the Portable Blackbody1. Turn on the verifier device, using either a 9-volt battery or the power supply. Make sure the red

Care and Maintenance• Accuracy Limits: Comparison between the reference instrument(s) and the instrument being verified should be within ±0.4 ºF (0.2

Important Safety InstructionsREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGWhen using the product, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions

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Product MapProduct MapProbe LensProbe ConeON ButtonAutomatic turn-off in30 seconds (whenmeasuring in bodytemperature range,otherwise 5 seconds)Battery

Introduction to Temporal Artery ThermometryThe MethodTemporal artery thermometry (TAT) is a completely new method of temperatureassessment, using infr

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPage(s)Important Safety Instructions 1Product Map 2Introduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry 3Familiarize Yourself

Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentBefore Using, Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument• To Scan: Depress the red button. The instrument will

Familiarize Yourself with the Instrument1234Practice Holding Your TemporalScannerThe TemporalScanner is ergonomically designed specifically for itsapp

Basics of Using the TemporalScannerMeasure only the exposed side.Brush hair aside if covering theTA area.1. With probe flush on the center of forehead