Contraindications
• Do not use if there is blood or drainage in the external ear canal.
• Do not use if a patient exhibits symptoms of an acute or chronic
inflammatory condition of the external ear canal.
• Not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational age babies
• Complete ear canal occlusion due to cerumen (ear wax) can result in
lower temperature readings.
• 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.
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