Detailed Information; About Normal Body Temperature & Fever - Fora Diamond NEXUS Benutzerhandbuch

DETAILED INFORMATION

About Normal Body Temperature & Fever
The temperature in the forehead and temple area
differs from the internal temperature, which is taken
orally or rectally. Vasoconstriction, an effect which
constricts the blood vessels and cools the skin, can
occur during the early stages of a fever. In this case,
the temperature measured by the FORA Diamond
NEXUS thermometer may be unusually low. If the
measurement therefore does not match the patient's
own perception or is unusually low, repeat the
measurement every 15 minutes. As a reference, you
can also measure the internal body temperature using
a conventional oral or rectal thermometer.
Body temperature can vary from one individual/
person to next. It also varies by location on the body
and time of day. Below shows the statistical normal
ranges from different sites. Please keep in mind that
temperatures measured from different sites, even at
the same time, should not be directly compared. Fever
indicates that the body temperature is higher than
normal. This symptom may be caused by infection,
overdressing or immunization. Some people may
not experience fever even when they are ill. These
include, but are not limited to, infants younger than
3 months old, persons with compromised immune
systems, persons taking antibiotics, steroids or
antipyretics (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen), or
persons with certain chronic illnesses. Please consult
your physician when you feel ill even if you do not
have fever.
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