safe, accurate, and quick temperature measurement from the ear canal, specifically the tympanic
membrane (eardrum).
How Does It Work?
The Gentle Temp ™ Ear Thermometer detects the infrared heat given off by the eardrum and
surrounding tissues, in one second.
The Gentle Temp ™ is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer. It’s faster, safer and
easier to use than an oral thermometer. There’s no worry of broken glass or mercury ingestion.
Measurements can even be taken while a child is sleeping. For adults, the Gentle Temp ™ Ear
Thermometer offers fast convenient, accurate readings without the wait of a conventional
thermometer.
Temperature From The Ear?
Clinical research has shown that the ear is an ideal site for taking body temperature. The eardrum
shares blood vessels with the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body temperature.
Therefore, the ear is an accurate indicator of internal body (core) temperature. An ear temperature,
unlike an oral temperature, is unaffected by factors such as talking, drinking, and smoking.
Practice Makes Perfect
We recommend that you practice using the Gentle Temp ™ on yourself and family members when you
are healthy. This way you can improve your technique and feel more confident of the measurements
you take when a family member is ill.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using your Gentle Temp ™ Ear Thermometer. If
you have questions about the meaning of a specific temperature, please CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.
NOTES ON SAFETY
Warning:
Conducting self-diagnosis and/or treatment based on the measurement results can be dangerous. Be
sure to follow the instruction of your doctor.
Self-diagnosis may worsen the symptoms
Be sure to attach the probe cover exclusive for this unit before taking measurement.
The infrared sensor may become dirty and correct measurement result may not be possible.
Do not use the probe cover that was used by someone else.
You may be exposed to infectious diseases such as otitis externa.
If the probe cover becomes dirty with earwax or other substances, replace it with a new one.
Correct measurement result may not be possible.
Do not touch the infrared sensor with the finger or breathe on it.
The infrared sensor may become dirty and correct measurement result may not be possible.
If the infrared sensor becomes dirty, lightly wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
If you wipe it with a tissue paper or a paper towel, the infrared sensor will be damaged and may
not be able to measure correctly.
Store the unit out of children’s reach.
Children may try to measure by themselves and cause damage to the ear. If a child accidentally
swallows a battery or a probe cover, immediately consult with the doctor
If the ear is cooled such as being exposed to the cold for a long period, wait until the ear is warmed up,
then measure.
The measured result may be indicated low when you use an ice bag or immediately after coming
home from outside in winter.
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