Braun ThermoScan PRO 3000 - Replacing the batteries; Special situations

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Replacing the batteries
The thermometer is supplied with two 3 V lithium batteries
{CR 2032/DL 2032). Insert new batteries when the battery
symbol © appears on the display.
Using the tip of a ball-point pen, press the battery door lock to open
the battery compartment.
Using your finger, press the battery release.
Remove the batteries and replace with new batteries, making sure
the poles are in the right direction.
Slide battery door back in until it snaps in place.
Do not dispose of empty batteries in regular waste. Take them to
special collection sites.
Special situations
Clinical studies have shown the Braun ThermoScan thermometer
can obtain accurate temperatures on persons of all ages. However,
there are certain situations when an ear thermometer should not be
used. These include, but may not be limited to, the following
situations:
* Do not use an ear thermometer if there is blood or drainage in
the external ear canal.
® An ear thermometer should not be used on any patients ear
which exhibits symptoms of an acute or chronic inflammatory
condition of the external ear canal.
« Common situations like the presence of moderate amounts of
ear wax in the ear canal, otitis media and tympanostomy tubes
do not significantly impact temperature readings. However,
complete ear canal occlusion due to ear wax can result in lower
temperature readings.
e For persons wearing hearing aids or ear plugs, remove
the device and wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.
* Use the untreated ear if prescription ear drops or other ear
medications have been placed in the ear canal.
* Patients who have deformities of the face and/or ear may not be
able to have a temperature taken with an ear thermometer.