Advantages Of Temporal Artery (Ta) Temperature; Practical Considerations When Taking A Temperature; Description Of The Thermoflash® Pro Lx-261 Evolution; Functions - VISIOMED ThermoFlash PRO LX-261 EVOLUTION Manuel D'utilisation

- Rectal temperature
Rectal temperature adjusts slowly in comparison to the evolution of the body's
internal temperature. It has been demonstrated that rectal temperature remains
raised long after the internal temperature of the patient has started to drop and
vice versa. Furthermore, rectal perforations have been known to occur as a result of
this method and without appropriate sterilization techniques, rectal thermometry
can spread germs often found in faeces.
- Oral temperature
Oral temperature is easily influenced by recent ingestion of food or drinks and
by breathing through the mouth. To measure oral temperature, the mouth must
remain closed and the tongue lowered for three to four minutes which is a difficult
task for young children to accomplish.
- Axillary (armpit) temperature
Although it may be easy to measure axillary temperature, it has been proven that
it does not provide an accurate measurement of the child's internal temperature.
To take this type of temperature, the thermometer must be wedged tightly over
the axillary artery. Despite the low sensitivity and relative inaccuracy of axillary
temperature in detecting fever, this method is recommended by The American
Academy of Pediatrics as a screening test for fever in newborns.
- Tympanic thermometry
In order to obtain a precise temperature reading, good command of the measure-
ment technique is required. The thermometer probe must be placed as close as
possible to the warmest part of the external ear canal. An incorrectly placed probe
could lead to a false temperature reading.

Advantages of temporal artery (ta) temperature

Infrared arterial temperature can be measured using a device placed on the right
forehead (temple), in the temporal artery region. It has been demonstrated that
this relatively new method of measuring temperature is more precise than tym-
panic thermo-metry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry.
The THERMOFLASH® PRO LX-261 EVOLUTION thermometer has been designed
to produce an instant forehead temperature reading without any contact with the
temporal artery. As this artery is quite close to the surface of this skin and therefore
accessible and given the blood flow is permanent and regular, it allows precise
measurement of the temperature. This artery is linked to the heart by the carotid
artery which is directly linked to the aorta. It forms part of the main trunk of the
arterial system. The efficiency, speed and comfort of taking a temperature from
this area make it ideal compared with other temperature measurements methods.
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Practical considerations when taking a temperature

- It is essential to remember that although procedures such as taking a tempera-
ture may be simple they must not be trivialized.
- In order to ensure that precise and accurate temperature measurements are
obtained, it is essential that each user has received adequate information on and
training in the temperature measurement technique when using such a device.
- Temperature should be taken in a neutral context. The patient must not have
undertaken vigorous physical activity prior to taking his/her temperature and
the room temperature must be moderate.
- Be aware of physiological variations in temperature which must be taken into
consideration when evaluating the results : temperature increases by 0.5C°
between 6am and 3pm. Women have a temperature that is higher, on average, by
around 0.2C°. Their temperature also varies in accordance with their ovarian cycle.
It rises by 0.5C° in the second half of the cycle and at the early stages of pregnancy.
- When sitting, temperature is lower by about 0.3° to 0.4°C than when standing.
V. DESCRIPTION OF THE THERMOFLASH® PRO LX-261 EVOLUTION
SEE SCHEMA B PAGE 2.
LCD screen Setting keys
1 2
Infrared probe Recharging base station
4 5
Wall mounting holes Infrared lens
7 8
VI. FUNCTIONS
1. Specially designed to take the body temperature of a person without interfer-
ence from the heat of the surrounding environment.
2. Quick and reliable results as it use the HEIMMANN infrared detection system.
3. Sound alarm if temperature is exceeded.
4. Memorization of the 32 last measures.
5. LCD back-lighted digital screen.
6. Data displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
7. Automatic switch-off (energy saving device).
8. Rechargeable base station.
9. Small, convenient, easy to use.
Additional functions:
In SURFACE TEMP mode, the THERMOFLASH® PRO LX-261 EVOLUTION can also
take the temperature of the bath water, baby's bottle...
In ROOM mode, the THERMOFLASH® PRO LX-261 EVOLUTION can also take the
room temperature.
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Measurement button
3
Mains adaptator
6
LED indicator : low battery, charging
9
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