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ficiency, speed and comfort of taking a temperature from this area make
it ideal compared with other temperature measurements methods.
Practical considerations when taking a temperature
- In order to ensure that precise and accurate temperature measu-
rements are obtained, it is essential that each user has received
adequate information on and training in the temperature
measurement technique when using such a device.
- It is essential to remember that although procedures such as
taking a temperature may be simple they must not be trivialised.
- Temperature should be taken in a neutral context. The patient must
not have undertaken vigorous physical activity prior to taking his/
her temperature and the room temperature must be moderate.
- Be aware of physiological variations in temperature which must
be taken into consideration when evaluating the results: tem-
perature increases by 0.5C° between 6am and 3pm. Women
have a temperature that is higher, on average, by around 0.2C°.
Their temperature also varies in accordance with their ovarian
cycle. It rises by 0.5C° in the second half of the cycle and at the
early stages of pregnancy.
- When sitting, temperature is lower by about 0.3° to 0.4°C than
when standing.
How to measure a temperature
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A
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Aim at the FOREHEAD, over the right temporal region, from a
distance of about 5cm
, press the thermometer’s measurement
button and the temperature is instantly displayed.
The reliability of the measurement cannot be guaran-
teed if the temperature is measured over another part of
the body (e.g. arm, torso…).
Constraints
Please observe the following before any temperature measure-
ment to ensure a stable and reliable result:
- Push back hair from the forehead.
- Wipe away any perspiration from the forehead.
- Avoid any drafts (e.g. from nasal specs, air conditioning…).
- The thermometer cannot be used as long as the display screen
is not switched off.
- Each time there is a significant change in the ambient tempera-
ture due to a change in environment, to allow the
ThermoFlash®
LX-26 EVOLUTION
to acclimatise to this ambient temperature
for at least 15 minutes before using it.
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IV. FUNCTIONS
1. Specially designed to take the body temperature of a person
regardless of the room temperature.
2. Sound alarm if temperature is exceeded.
3. Memorization of the 32 last measures.
4. LCD back-lighted digital screen.
5. Data displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
6. Automatic stop (energy saver).
7. Small, convenient, easy to use.
Additional uses
The
ThermoFlash® LX-26 EVOLUTION
can also be used to measure
the temperature of a baby-bottle or bath, or room temperature (by
using the
Surface Temp
or
Room
function).
V. DESCRIPTION OF THE THERMOFLASH® LX-26 EVOLUTION
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LCD screen
2
Infrared lens
3
Infrared probe
4
Setting keys
5
Measuring key
6
Battery case
VI. STARTING UP YOUR THERMOFLASH® LX-26 EVOLUTION
1. Install battery.
2. For the first use or when inserting new batteries wait between
10 minutes for the warm-up of the apparatus and when inser-
ting the new batteries.
3. Aim towards the forehead (SEE SCHEMA
A
PAGE 2), from a
distance of 5 cm (2 in), press the measuring key, the tempera-
ture is displayed in 1 second. The temperature can also be
taken behind the ear lobe.
4. Before taking the temperature, make sure to remove hair and
perspiration from the forehead.
5. Replace new battery when you see the lower battery logo
.
VII. SETTINGS
1. Choosing the temperature mode
The
ThermoFlash® LX-26 EVOLUTION
is specially designed to meas-
ure body temperature without contact, of children or adults. It can be
used by consumers in household environment and doctors in clinic as
reference. For this, use the
BODY
mode.
Measurement range for
BODY
mode: 32°C – 42.9°C (90°F – 109°F).
Note : You can also use the
ThermoFlash® LX-26 EVOLUTION
to measure
the temperature of an area or an object, food, a liquid or a room tempera-
