HoMedics TE-100 - Manual (Page 3)

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One-Second Ear Thermometer
How does this product work?
This ear thermometer is a delicate and high-tech electronic
device designed to measure body temperature. This unit
provides accurate and reliable temperature readings by detecting
infrared heat from the eardrum and surrounding tissue.
The thermometer takes 512 scans of the eardrum and
surrounding tissue in just one second and displays the
calculated temperature. The temperature displayed represents
the measured ear canal temperature converted to the more
familiar oral equivalent. This is performed using a mathematical
adjustment of the ear canal temperature. Note that this reading
will not necessarily be the same as a temperature measured
orally at the same time.
When consulting a physician, it is important to communicate
that the temperature reading was taken in the ear and
converted to an oral equivalent.
What is normal body temperature? What is a fever?
Normal body temperature is a range that varies from person
to person, by age, and throughout the day.
The average normal body temperature is 98.6˚F (37˚C).
Fever is defined as a body temperature elevated over an
individual’s normal body temperature.
It is important to determine each person’s normal body
temperature in order to properly assess whether or not a fever
is actually present. This range can easily be determined by
tracking temperatures on a consistent basis, using the same
ear and measuring at the same time each day.
This ear thermometer converts the ear temperature to an oral
equivalent and meets industry standards regarding temperature
accuracy. For temperatures between 96.8˚F - 102.2˚F
(36.0˚C - 39.0˚C), it is accurate to +/- 0.4°F (+/- 0.2°C).
See “Product Specifications” (p.17) for more information.
What is the Fever Alarm?
The Fever Alarm is a unique feature that will alert the user
anytime a temperature reading is 100°F (37.8˚C) or greater with
a visual notice on the display (a frowning face) and a double
beep audio alert (visual alert only in memory mode). For
readings at or above this temperature it is LIKELY that a fever is
present.
Note: A temperature reading below 100°F (37.8˚C) does not
mean that a fever is not present. Likewise, a temperature
greater than or equal to 100°F (37.8˚C) does not guarantee
the presence of a fever.