Functions - VISIOMED BIOSYNEX EXACTO ThermoFlash premium Manuel D'utilisation

The infrared arterial temperature can be measured using a device placed
on the forehead in the temporal artery region. The THERMOFLASH®
Premium thermometer is designed for instant temple/forehead temperature
measurement without physical contact with the temporal artery. This artery
being relatively close to the surface of the skin and therefore accessible, the
blood flow is permanent and regular and allows an accurate measurement of
the temperature. This artery is linked to the heart by the carotid artery, which
is itself directly linked to the aorta. It is part of the central arterial system. The
efficiency, speed and comfort of taking a temperature from this area make it
ideal.
Practical considerations when taking a temperature
- In the interests of precision and measurement quality, it is essential that each
user is adequately informed and trained in the temperature measurement
technique when using such a device.
- It is essential to remember that the procedure of taking a temperature
although simple, should not be ignored.
- The patient should not carry out strenuous activities before taking their
temperature.
- Temperature fluctuations due to physiological factors must be taken into
consideration in the evaluation of the results:
• The temperature increases by 0.5°C/0.9°F between 6:00 and 15:00,
• The average temperature of women is about 0.2°C / 0.36°F and varies
according to their ovarian cycle,
• It increases by 0.5°C/0.9°F during the first half of the cycle and during the first
months of pregnancy.
• Age, sex, type and thickness of skin.
- The temperature of a seated person is lower by around 0.3°C - 0.4°C/0.54°F -
0.52°F than that of a person standing.
Haut Conseil de Santé Publique [online]. Health Recommendations of the National Heatwave Plan 2014. P123
[Consulted on 25 July 2016] Available at http://social-sante.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/ Recommendations_sanitaires_Plan_
canicule_2014. pdf
V. FUNCTIONS
1. A reliable and stable measurement result,.
2. Audible alarm if the temperature exceeds the predefined threshold.
3. Memorisation of the last 32 temperature measurements.
4. Data displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
5. Automatic stop (energy saver).
Additional uses
The THERMOFLASH® Premium can also measure the temperature of a surface
or room temperature (in Surface or Room mode).
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