English - Braun 6021 Bedienungsanleitung

The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for
accurate, safe and fast human body temperature measurements in the
ear. The shape of the thermometer prevents it from being inserted too
far into the ear canal to damage the eardrum.
However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical
to obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, please read all
instructions carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
Important
• Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below
–20 ºC / –4 ºF or over 50 ºC / 122 ºF) nor excessive humidity
(> 95 % RH).
• The probe window must be kept clean, dry, and undamaged at all
times to ensure accurate readings. To protect the probe window,
always keep the thermometer in the storage cover while trans-
porting or when not in use.
• This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun
ThermoScan probe covers (PC 20).
• To avoid inaccurate readings, always attach a new, clean probe
cover for each temperature reading.
How does Braun ThermoScan work?
Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the
eardrum and surrounding tissues. To avoid gross temperature dif-
ferences, the sensor itself is brought to a temperature close to that
of the human body. When the Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear,
it continuously monitors the infrared radiation until a temperature
equilibrium has been reached and an accurate reading can be taken.
Why measure in the ear ?
Clinical studies have shown that the ear is an excellent site for tem-
perature measurement because temperatures taken in the ear reflect
the body's core temperature. Body temperature is regulated by the
hypothalamus, which shares the same blood supply as the tympanic
membrane. Changes in core body temperature, are usually seen
sooner at the tympanic membrane than at other sites, such as the
rectum, mouth or under the arm.
Advantages of taking temperatures at the ear versus traditional sites:
• Axillary temperature readings only reflect skin temperature which
may not indicate the internal body temperature.
• Rectal temperatures often lag significantly behind internal body
temperature changes, especially at times of rapidly changing tem-
peratures.
• Oral temperatures are often influenced by eating, drinking, thermo-
meter placement, breathing through the mouth, or the inability of the
person to close their mouth completely.

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