Normal Body Temperature And Fever; How Sensor Thermometers Work - Veridian Healthcare 09-333 Manual De Instrucciones

NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE & FEVER
Body temperature can vary from 97°F and 100.4°F and still be considered
normal. The medically accepted 'normal' body temperature is 98.6°F. Body
temperature is commonly lower in the morning than at any point during the
rest of an individual's waking hours.
Temperature readings will vary based on the body location point of the reading.
Average 'normal' temperature ranges by measurement location site:
Forehead 97.0°F–100.0°F (36.1°C–37.8°C) Oral
Rectal 97.3°F–100.4°F (36.3°C–38.0°C) Axillary 95.4°F–99.0°F (35.2°C–37.2°C)
A fever is defined as a body temperature that is elevated above the normal
for that person. It is important to determine what is normal for an individual
before determining if a fever is present. Tracking an individual's temperature
on a consistent basis, at the same body site and at the same time everyday
when the person is well or healthy, will help determine an individual's normal
temperature.

HOW SENSOR THERMOMETERS WORK–

RAPID ACCURATE TEMPERATURE ESTABLISHMENT (R.A.T.E.™)
Patented R.A.T.E.™ technology utilizes a unique
sensor which rapidly samples the heat flowing
from the blood vessels to the skin's surface.
The measurements are then converted to a
comparable body temperature.
97.0°F–100.0°F (36.1°C–37.8°C)
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