Graco PD135573A - Manual (Page 8)


ORAL, RECTAL, AND AXILLARY
(UNDERARM) TEMPERATURE RANGES
Normal body temperature varies from person
to person and depends on factors such as
age, gender, physical activity, environmental
temperature, and time of day. Normal oral
temperatures may range from 95.9˚F
(35.5˚C ) to 99.5˚F (37.5˚C). An oral
temperature can also be as much as 0.9˚F
(0.5˚C) lower than a rectal reading and 0.9˚F
(0.5˚C) higher than an axillary reading.
When using after a bath:
• If reading is lower than 89.6˚F
(32.0˚C ) the LCD will display 4
dashed lines
A
.
• If reading is higher than 109.3˚F
(42.9˚C) the LCD will display an
“H”
B
.
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT: The use of this thermometer
should not replace a visit to your doctor. It is
recommended that you advise your doctor any
time a temperature is above 99.5˚F (37.5˚C.)
Mode
Button
Battery
Door
Over-Insertion
marker
Display
Power
Button
Protective
Cover
Thermometer Tip
A
B