Hints on Taking Ear
Temperture
1. As with other of thermometer, you may observe slight
variations in consecutive measurements. It is recommended
that you take 3 temperature readings and use the highest
one for the following situations:
Infants younger than 3 months old.
Children younger than 3 years old and who have a
compromised immune system and the presence / absence of
fever is critical.
When you are learning to use the thermometer.
2. Do not take a reading while eating and /or talking. Wait 30
minutes after any of the following situations before taking a
measurement:
When you have your ear covered.
After exercising, swimming, or taking a bath. When expose to
extreme temperature.
3. To take accurate readings, the ear must be free from excess
earwax build-up.
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