Detailed Instructions for Initial Installation of Batteries 1. To remove Battery Cover, press down at the arrow mark and also on the center of the cover, SLIDE it in the direction of the arrow as shown in Figure 1. 2. Install (2) AA Aikaline batteries with polarity as shown in the battery compartment. All LCD display [...]
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The Caregiver reads the infrared energy from the mid-forehead and converts it to a meaningful body temperature using a proprietary algorithm. The thermometer never touches the patient. The sensor end is held from 1/2" to 2" away from the mid-forehead and the temperature is displayed in 1 to 2 seconds after the operator presses [...]
The Caregiver reads the forehead temperature and using an algorithm, converts the reading to the equivalent of an oral (sublingual) reading.
No. The Caregiver measures infrared energy (what we think of as heat) coming from the human body.
First of all, always wait until you hear the double beep before you move the Caregiver out of position from in front of the middle of the forehead. To take several readings in a row, wait about 20 seconds between readings to be sure the Caregiver resets.
The plastic housing and sensor may be cleaned as detailed below. Storage Store in a dry location free of dust and away from direct sunlight. The sensor cap is provided to keep dust and contaminants from entering the waveguide. Always replace the sensor cover if dust or contaminants are likely to enter the waveguide [...]
SUMMARY of MODES The Caregiver thermometer's primary function is clinical fever thermometry. In BODY mode, it produces a temperature equivalent to an internal body temperature (sublingual for adult subjects) by measuring the external skin temperature in the forehead area and applying a mathematical algorithm. In addition to BODY mode, Caregiver has 2 special purpose [...]
Normal temperature ranges by site: Axillary 94.5 – 99.1 °F 34.7 – 37.3 °C Oral 95.9 – 99.5 °F 35.5 – 37.5 °C Rectal 97.9 – 100.4 °F 36.6 – 38.0 °C Ear 96.4 – 100.4 °F 35.8 – 38.0 °C 1. Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings, Contemporary Pediatrics, [...]