Digital flexible-tip thermometer
The soother thermometer is as accurate as the digital flexible-tip
thermometer and is more convenient to use. However, because rectal
measurement is inherently more accurate than oral measurement, the
digital flexible-tip thermometer gives you an opportunity to reassure
yourself.
Remove the digital flexible-tip thermometer from its storage cover.
If available, use special plastic hygiene covers to cover the tip of the
thermometer (these are available from most pharmacies).
For a rectal measurement of a baby’s temperature proceed as follows:
• Lubricate the tip of the thermometer (or hygiene cover) with a water-
soluble jelly. Do not use a petroleum jelly.
• Push the on/off button (A-1) to switch on the thermometer.
(The display (A-2) shows an ‘L’ and a flashing ‘°C’.)
• Lie the baby on its stomach or its side.
• With one hand separate the baby’s buttocks.With the other hand
gently slide the tip of the thermometer no more than 12mm (1/2 inch)
into the rectum. If you detect any resistance stop immediately.
• Hold the baby firmly so that it cannot turn while the thermometer is
inserted.
• Keep the thermometer in place until it beeps four times.
• Remove the thermometer and read the display.
• Push the on/off button to switch off the thermometer. (Doing this
extends battery power.The thermometer switches off automatically
after about 10 minutes).
Checking the last measured temperature
If you wish to compare temperatures then you can check to see what
the last measured temperature was.This can only be done once before a
new measurement. Push and hold the on/off button for about 3 seconds.
The display shows the last measured temperature and an ‘M’ for
memory.When you release the button this temperature is erased.
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