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We tell you more about monitoring and interpreting your child’s temperature and how our new Age Precision™ technology can help you do this, to take the guesswork out of taking temperature and bring you additional reassurance. Overall, though, you’re getting a lot for your money, and this is a nice design that both parents and professionals rave about. You can’t go far wrong with one of these. This thermometer is intended for household use only. This product is not intended to diagnose any disease, but is a useful screening tool for temperature. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician. The Braun ThermoScan 7 is a smart digital in-ear thermometer that uses infrared technology to measure your baby’s body temperature by gently scanning their ear.
With its age precision feature, this thermometer allows for temperature readings to be interpreted according to the age of the individual. This is particularly useful when measuring the temperature of young children, as it provides a clearer understanding of whether the temperature is within a normal range or not. If the temperature persists or there are other symptoms present, call 111 or your GP. If your child has any symptoms of more serious illness (with or without a temperature), such as febrile convulsions, a rash that doesn’t fade under pressure, a blue or grey tinge to their skin or a weak, high-pitched cry, always dial 999 or go straight to A&E. What other symptoms should I look out for with a fever? Yes! Braun’s ThermoScan thermometer has met international standards for temperature accuracy and the pre-warmed tip helps to provide accurate readings as it ensures that your baby’s ear canal doesn’t cool down when the probe is inserted. We have this one - cheap and cheerful but does the job. Flashes red when too hot and gives the temperature” - recommended by Mumsnet user SquigglyOne Our verdictIt is important to place the tip of the thermometer well under the tongue on either side to get a good, accurate reading. Place sensor tip in areas marked with "√" under the tongue (Fig. 2). Keep patient's mouth closed and make him/her sit still to help ensure an accurate measurement.
Clinical research shows that the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into little children, and little children grow into adults¹. What constitutes a fever in a newborn can be a normal temperature in a four-year-old. Patients having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy).
Always follow manufacturer instructions down to the letter. If you haven’t inserted an ear thermometer correctly or held a no-touch model close enough, it won’t be accurate. Some of the higher-end models will have features to stop you taking a temperature unless the machine is being used properly. When the thermometer is turned on, the display will show a test, after which the last measured temperature will be shown for approximately 1 second. Letter "M" will be displayed next to the temperature reading. Care and Cleaning