Predictor Thermometer Digital Flex

Measure your temperature at the same place on your body and at the same time of day. Any method you use, it is recommended 15 minutes before use, eating, drinking, exercise, take a shower or bath and avoid smoking. To clean the thermometer, the probe tip cleaning with cold water soap. Disinfect the thermometer using a damp cloth with rubbing alcohol

Rectal (6 ± 1 seconds)

• Commonly used for babies, young children, or when it is difficult to measure temperature orally or under the armpit. Protect the tip of the thermometer with a probe cover (optional) and grease it with a water-soluble gel for easy input. Do not use petroleum jelly.
• Slowly transfer the probe is approximately 1 cm (less than 2 inches) into the rectum. If you feel resistance, STOP. Keep the thermometer in place during measurement.
• When the peak temperature is reached, you will hear four beeps and stops ° C or ° F symbol flashes. You can now read the temperature. This will not change when the thermometer is removed. Remember that this method produces a temperature about 0.5 ~ 1 ° C higher than a temperature taken orally.

Oral use (8 ± 2 seconds)

• Place the probe tip well under the tongue. During the measurement, it is advisable to keep your mouth closed to ensure an accurate measurement. Take care not to bite the thermometer.
• When the peak temperature is reached, you will hear four beeps and stops ° C or ° F symbol flashes. You can now read the temperature. This will not change when the thermometer is removed.

Use under the armpit (10 ± 2 seconds)

This method is used for babies and young children but is less accurate and takes longer.

• Wipe the underarm with a towel.
• Place the probe tip well under the armpit. When the peak temperature is reached, you will hear four beeps and stops ° C or ° F symbol flashes. You can now read the temperature. This will not change when the thermometer is removed. Remember that this method produces a temperature about 1 ° C / ° F lower than a temperature taken orally.

Precautions:

• The thermometer should only be used under adult supervision. Do not allow children to save the battery holder, bite it or to delete it. Forbid them to remove the battery from the thermometer because of the swallowing of. Leave the thermometer does not fall or disassemble it.
• Keep the thermometer where it is exposed to direct sunlight, dust and moisture. Avoid extreme temperatures. The use of any other solution or cleaning method besides mentioned may result in reliability problems with the thermometer and can lead to void your warranty.
• Immerse the thermometer in water, it is water resistant but not waterproof.
• Swallow the battery in, it can be fatal.
• Do not charge the battery.
• Throw in a fire as they may explode the battery.
• Try not to sterilize the thermometer by heating it or cooking.
• Trying to disassemble the thermometer except to replace the battery.
• The measured temperature can be incorrect when the body temperature is lower than the ambient temperature.