Contraindications - Braun Welch Allyn Thermoscan PRO 6000 Gebrauchsanweisung

6. Contraindications

Clinical studies have shown the Braun Thermoscan
accurate temperature measurements on full term newborn, pediatric and adult patients. However,
there are special situations when an ear thermometer should not be used. These include, but may
not be limited to the following situations:
• Do not use an ear thermometer if there is blood or drainage in the external ear canal.
• An ear thermometer should not be used on a patient who exhibits symptoms of an acute or
chronic inflammatory condition of the external ear canal.
• Common situations like the presence of moderate amounts of cerumen (ear wax) in the ear canal,
otitis media and tympanostomy tubes do not significantly impact temperature readings. However,
complete ear canal occlusion due to cerumen (ear wax) can result in lower temperature readings.
• If prescription ear drops or other medications have been placed in the ear canal, use the
untreated ear to take a measurement.
• Patients who have deformities of the face and/or ear may not be able to have a temperature taken
with an ear thermometer.
• This thermometer is not intended for pre‑term babies or small‑for‑gestational age babies.
6.1 What affects accuracy
Always use a new disposable probe cover for each measurement to maintain accuracy and
hygiene. The right ear measurement may differ from the measurement taken in the left ear.
Therefore, always take the temperature in the same ear. The ear must be free from obstructions or
excess earwax build‑up to take an accurate reading.
External factors that may influence ear temperatures include:
Factor
Used probe cover
Ambient temperature
Wet / dirty / damaged lens
Hearing aid
Lying on pillow
Moderate cerumen (ear wax)
Otitis media (ear infections)
Tympanostomy tubes
In the event the patient is lying on a pillow or wearing ear plugs or a hearing aid, remove the
individual from the situation and wait 30 minutes prior to taking a temperature.
PRO 6000 Ear thermometer can obtain
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