Diagnostics
This thermometer is ideally to be used for the measurement of human body temperature in the anus, mouth (or armpit).
METHODS OF MEASURING TEMPERATURE:
It is important to remember that the body temperature reading depends on the site where it is measured. For this reason, the measurement site must always be specified in order to ensure that a correct temperature reading is recorded.
In the rectum (rectal): This is the most accurate method from a medical point of view, because it comes closest
to the core body temperature. The thermometer tip is inserted carefully into the rectum for a maximum of 2 cm. The usual measuring time is approximately 9 to 11 seconds.
In the mouth (oral): There are different heat zones in the mouth. As a general rule, the oral temperature is 0.3 °C to 0.8 °C lower than the rectal temperature. To ensure that reading is as accurate as possible, place the thermometer tip to the left or right of the root of the tongue. The thermometer tip must have constant contact with the tissue during the reading and be placed under the tongue in one of the two heat pockets at the back, keep the mouth closed during the reading and breathe evenly through the nose. Do not eat or drink anything before the measurement. The usual measuring time is approximately 15 to 19 seconds.
Under the armpit (axillary): Placing the thermometer in the armpit provides a measurement of surface temperature that can fluctuate by around 0.5 °C to 1.5 °C from rectal temperature readings in adults. The usual measuring time for this method is approximately 23 to 29 seconds. It should be noted, however, that an exact reading cannot be obtained if, for example, the armpits have been allowed to cool. If this is the case, we recommend extending the measuring time by around 5 minutes in order to obtain the most precise possible reading that corresponds as closely as possible to the core body temperature.
Note: We strongly recommend the rectal method as the most accurate method for identifying the basal temperature, We recommend to extend the measuring time by 3 minutes after the beep.
MEASUREMENT TIMES:
RECTAL MEASUREMENT: Correct basal body temperature measured in 9 – 11 seconds if tip immersed 1 – 2 centimetres into the rectum.
MOUTH MEASUREMENT: Temperature of 0.3 – 0.8 °C below rectum measured in 15 – 19 seconds.
ARMPIT MEASUREMENT: Temperature of 0.5 – 1.5 degree below rectum measured in 23 – 29 seconds.
The thermometer device should be stored at a temperature between -25 - 55 °C and a humidity of ≤ 95 % RH.