Welch Allyn MicroTymp User Manual

4.
Grasp the subject’s pinna. Pull gently up and
the ear canal (or straight back for children).
back tostraighten
5. While maintaining tension on the pinna, press the tip firmly
against the ear canal opening. The tip should point straight
into the ear canal for adults and slightly anteriorly for
children. Inadequate pressure or misalignment will cause LEAK
(
= g ) or BLOCK ( z ) errors which prevent the seal necessary
to complete a test.
6.
Upon achieving a seal, an indication on the +200 Vea scale will
appear. Points will then progress from right to left across the
display. If BLOCK ( zl~ ), LEAK ( =+ ) or OPEN ( =I ) symbols
6

Welch Allyn MicroTymp Specifications

General

Measurement Method	Infrared
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 measurements
Type	Tympanic (ear) thermometer
Display	LCD
Measurement	Body temperature
Memory	Last reading memory
Battery Type	2 AAA batteries