About Normal Body Temperature & Fever; Using The Device - Fora IR21 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Step 3
Reattach the battery cover.
NOTE
Although the thermometer works when "
recommend that you change the battery to obtain an accurate
result.
Remove the battery if stored for a long period of time.
The battery should be kept out of reach of children. If they are
swallowed, promptly see a doctor for help.
About Normal Body
Temperature & Fever
Body temperature can vary from one individual/person to
next. It also varies by location on the body and different
time of the day. Below shows the statistical normal
ranges from different sites. Please keep in mind that
temperatures measured from different sites, even at the
same time, should not be directly compared.
Fever indicates that the body temperature is higher
than normal. This symptom may be potentially caused
by infection, overdressing or immunization. Some
people may not experience fever even when they
are ill. These include, but are not limited to, infants
younger than 3 months old, persons with compromised
immune systems, persons taking antibiotics, steroids
or antipyretics (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen), or
persons with certain chronic illnesses.
" appears, we still
your physician when you feel ill even if you do not
have fever.
Table 1
Oral
Rectal/ear
Axillary
(underarm)
*1. Body Temperature at WebMD;
http://firstaid.webmd.com/body-temperature retrieved at 2010 Jan 7.

Using the Device

As an Ear Thermometer (IR21)
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* 1
Body Site Normal Temperature Range
0.6°C (1°F) or more above or below 37°C (98.6°F)
0.3°C to 0.6°C (0.5°F to 1°F) higher than oral temperature
0.3°C to 0.6°C (0.5°F to 1°F) lower than oral temperature
Please consult