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How to Use an Ear Thermometer and Take Readings?

An ear thermometer digital is extremely handy for taking body temperature readings in newborns and toddlers. With the use of an infrared sensor, this thermometer measures the temperature of the tympanic membrane or eardrum. Read the blog to know more.

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How to Use an Ear Thermometer and Take Readings?

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  1. Omronhealthcare-ap.com (AU) How To Use an Ear Thermometer and Take Readings? An ear thermometer digital is very useful to take the readings of body temperature of infants and toddlers. This thermometer takes the reading of the temperature of the tympanic membrane or the eardrum with the help of an infrared sensor. The following elements will lead to incorrect reading and hence should be avoided. •Improper positioning •Ear wax •Lying on the ear beforehand •Size and length of the ear canal •Moisture in the ear How to use the ear thermometer •Pull the earlobe up and back •Insert the tip of the thermometer towards the tympanic membrane into the canal of the ear. You should point the sensor down the ear canal and not at the wall of the ear. •Once you have placed the thermometer correctly, wait for it to give a signal that the reading has been taken. •Take out the thermometer and read the temperature Cleanliness is necessary while using this thermometer and you should use a clean probe tip each time. You should also follow the manufacturers’ instructions. How to take readings The human body temperature depends on many things like the age of the person, their environment and the time of the day. For instance in the mornings the temperature is low while it is higher in the evening. For an adult the average body temperature is 98.6 degree Fahrenheit and this can range from 97.7 degree to 99.5 degree Fahrenheit. If the temperature is above 100.4 degree Fahrenheit it signifies that the person has a fever. Who should not use an ear thermometer? •If you are using prescription ear drops •If you have an outer ear infection

  2. Omronhealthcare-ap.com (AU) •If you produce excessive ear wax •If there is blood or other fluid in the ears •If you have a sore ear •If you have recently had an ear surgery If you use the ear thermometer digital properly then it is an accurate method of measuring the temperature of the body. This is why they are becoming more and more popular nowadays.

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