MesMed AC 322 Manual D'instructions page 16

B. UNDERSTANDING OF THE EAR TEMPERATURE All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
The Ear temperature is di erent than other temperature and it is
important to respect certain procedures to check it. In case the ear
probe is not properly inserted, it may result in incorrect temperature
measurement.
37ºC 36ºC 35ºC 34ºC
Based on age, ear temperature may be classi ed as follow:
Below 2 years: between 36.4 and 38°C
3 to 10 years : between 36.1 and 37.8°C
11 years up : between 35.8 to 37.5°C
To take a correct measurement, please follow the instructions below:
Adult/Child
above 1 year old
Move the auricle up
and backward
C. HOW TO TAKE THE MEASUREMENT ?
1) To use your thermometer to measure the temperature from the
EAR, REMOVE THE FOREHEAD PROBE BEFORE ANY INSERTION
INSIDE THE EAR as described below; a smaller probe – the EAR
PROBE- t for the ear appears. Press any key to switch on the
thermometer.
Ear Information
TYMPAN
External
Temperature
Forehead Probe
Adaptor
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Child below 1 year old
Move the auricle straight
and backward