Yes. Caregiver remains in calibration when stored in environments which are 10°F above (or below) the room temperature in which the patient temperature is taken. If placed in a pocket, be sure to use the protective sensor cap.
The sensor in Caregiver has a field of view of 16° full cone angle as shown in the figure. (The sensor element is recessed approximately 1" from the from the end of the thermometer.) This applies to BODY and SURFACE modes. At 1" from the end of the thermometer, it will measure the [...]
Error or Warning Codes may be displayed on the LCD. Here is the interpretation: Warning and Error Codes E1- The operational (ambient) temperature is BELOW specification range E2 – The operational (ambient) temperature is ABOVE specification range E4 – Sensor / circuit error (usually, this means the device needs to be repaired) Lo – [...]
PDF Outlining a protocol for a clinical study to compare Caregiver with your established reference thermometer. View Pdf
The forehead has been established in the research literature as a reliable site for measuring temperature. PDF of Clinical Review of the Forehead as an Accepted Site for Clinical Temperature View Pdf