| Properties | Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose of Use | Pediatric thermometer is used to measure pediatric body temperature. |
| Types | • Digital Thermometer • Digital Ear Thermometer • Temporal artery thermometers (infrared) |
| Proper Use | • Digital thermometer: It can be used in the rectum, armpit and mouth, put the device in the chosen place for 10 seconds to 30 seconds • Digital ear thermometer: Infrared is used to measure the temperature inside the ear canal, keep in mind that excessive amount of earwax can affect the accuracy of the reading • Temporal artery thermometers (infrared): Aim to the forehead to get an accurate reading |
| Safety Precautions | 1- Read the instructions that come with the thermometer carefully. 2- Before and after each use, clean the tip of the thermometer by following the instructions for your particular thermometer. 3- If you plan to use a digital thermometer to take a rectal temperature, get another digital thermometer for oral use. Label each thermometer, and don't use the same thermometer in both places. 4- For safety, and to make sure the thermometer stays in place, never leave your child unattended while taking his temperature. |
| Common Problems | • Infrared measurement result is not correct and unacceptable ** Read the instruction manual of your thermometer to avoid any common problem specific to your thermometer |
| Saudi Food and Drug Authority license | 1- Digital Thermometer: Class IIa 2- Digital Ear Thermometer: Class IIa 3- Temporal Artery Thermometer (Infrared): Class I |
| Manufacturers | • Aoss Medical Supply • ThermoWorks • Exergen |
| Sources | • Saudi Food and Drug Authority • MAYOCLINIC |
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