The temperature of the forehead temporal artery does not change if the person eats or drinks and it more closely reflects true body temperature than oral, armpit axillary or ear thermometers. Temporal artery thermometry tat is a unique method of temperature assessment, using infrared. The exergen thermometer is fast, accurate and very convenient to use and can even be used to obtain the temperature of a. This thermometer lets you take your childs temperature by scanning his or her forehead instead of. Invented, designed, assembled, tested, and packaged in the usa by exergen corporation. Exergen temporal artery thermometer fast, easy and accurateaccurate temperature with a gentle forehead scanpreferred by nurses and pediatricianssoft glow display and 8 temperature memory item 698455. The exergen temporalscanner is a handheld infrared thermometer. Keep an eye on your familys health with this temporal artery thermometer from exergen. Tat2000csmartglow product manuals tat2000coriginal product manuals for an older product manual, please contact customer service at. Remember to remove protective cap and read instruction manual. Temporal thermometer forehead thermometers exergen.
Jan 01, 2019 exergen thermometer was invented, designed, assembled, tested, and packaged in the usa. Exergen tat2000 temporal thermometer baby professional. Product information thermometer exergen corporation. The tat2000 allows the choice of using disposable covers or cleaning between patients with a disinfectant wipe. At midline, the temporal artery is about 2 mm below the surface, but can go. As a site for temperature measurement, the temporal artery presents many ben. In memory mode, a small m will appear on the display with memory location 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and the memory location will alternate with the temperature stored in that location. The temporal artery is connected to the heart via the carotid artery, directly leading from the aorta, the main trunk of the arterial system. The temporalscanner thermometer is designed to measure the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery, a major artery of the head. Exergen temporalscanner tat5000 reference manual pdf. When positions toward the forehead it captures heat naturally emitted with a gentle touch. Mar 11, 2020 exergen ooxk temporal artery thermometer fast, accurate, noninvasive 9 volt battery included uqkzs by exergen exergen thermometer is safe and easy to us.
View and download exergen temporalscanner 2000c instructions for use manual online. This thermometer is great for all ages, taking away the hassle and discomfort that comes with underthetongue or intheear thermometers. The temporalscanner is fast, accurate, easy to use, and gentle enough to be used even on a sleeping patient. It is called a temporal thermometer because it is directly applied to the temporal artery, a vein found in the forehead. Temporal scanner 2000c user manual for the device exergen temporal scanner 2000c. Exergen temporalscanner tat2000c community, manuals and. Exergen temporal artery thermometer with smart glow duration. Temporalscanner 2000c thermometer pdf manual download. Temporal scanner 2000c read user manual online or download in pdf format. Apr 24, 2014 exergen temporal artery thermometer with smart glow duration. Temporalscanner series temporal artery thermometer. Click on each video to see real moms use the new features. Use on a sleeping child, or a child with an ear infection.
Accuracy of a noninvasive temporal artery thermometer. In addition, and of key importance, this method incorporates a patented arterial heat balance system to. The exergen tat5000 temporal thermometer is the most recent advance in medical thermometry fast, simple, and highly accurate. Instructions for use save these instructions exergen. Schuh s, komar l, stephens d, chu l, read s, allen u. It is truly noninvasive, eliminating any discomfort caused by a thermometer inserted in the ear, mouth, or rectum. Page 1 exergen instructions for use temporal artery thermometer quick checklist. Since the temporal artery contains blood flow from the heart and.
Exergen temporal artery thermometer fast, easy and accurateaccurate temperature with a gentle forehead scanpreferred by nurses and pediatricianssoft glow display and 8 temperature memory. In fast paced environments where speed and efficiency matter, the caretemp touch free forehead thermometer is a valuable screening tool for many clinical settings. Consumer product manuals exergen corporation thermometer. Shop target for exergen thermometers you will love at great low prices. The exergen temporal artery thermometer is powered by a 9v battery. The exergen thermometer is fast, accurate and very convenient to use and can even be used to obtain the temperature of a sleeping child. Exergen corporation 400 pleasant street watertown ma 02472 tel 6179239900 fax 6179239911. The exergen temporalscanner temporal artery thermometer.
Exergen temporal scanner 2000c user manual page 1 of 16. The exergen thermometer works by scanning across the temporal artery, making thousands of individual readings as it does so and selecting the best one. Exergen ooxk temporal artery thermometer fast, accurate, noninvasive 9 volt battery included uqkzs by exergen exergen thermometer is safe and easy to us. Unlike rectal or oral thermometers, temporal versions produce a much faster result so you can. I know it is a product with very much in the users status. Exergen temporalscanner tat5000 reference manual pdf download. Follow the cleaning instructions as described in this manual. The temporal is an infrared thermometer designed for accurate, completely noninvasive temperature assessment by scanning the temporal artery ta. The exergen smart glow thermometer has four new ways to make it even easier to take a temperature.
Exergen temporalscanner 2000 series thermometer operation. The temporalscanner is a fast, noninvasive method of taking temperatures by gently scanning the thermometer across the forehead over the temporal artery. Exergen corporation is the developer and manufacturer of the temporalscanner infrared temporal artery thermometry system, which is currently being introduced to the professional medical community, and will be available for consumers later this year. New listing exergen temporal artery thermometer tat2000c scan. One of the most touted benefits of using temporal thermometers is its quick results. Comparison of the arterial heat balance temporal artery, aural and rectal thermometry in children in the emergency department. Like any electronic device, whether made in china or the usa, theres always going to be about a 1% defective failure rate of items sent out to market, even after going through the qualitycontrol process. The temporal artery, easily visible in an infrared image, is scanned to find the peak temperature. Exergen temporalscanner accurate temperature with a. June 20 new study recommends exergen temporal artery thermometer over oral thermometers for adults. Exergen temporalscanner tat2000c community, manuals.
Short video showing the proper technique for checking temperature with the temporal artery thermometer in degrees c. Find the personal care product manual that you need at manualsonline. It works by capturing naturally emitted heat over the temporal artery through the skin. Measure straight across the forehead and not down side of face. Four reasons to standardize with exergen thermometers. Exergen tat5000 temporal artery thermometer cme corp. Boston, ma, december 1, 2002 exergen corporation, the industrys leading innovator of infrared medical thermometers for professional and home use, today announced that its state of the art comfortscanner temporal artery thermometer for home use is now available in walgreens stores nationwide. As a on is a personal opinion at first i was like its a difficult decision exergen temporal artery thermometer be worth use buy it or not i think the better is one the is that to.
Exergen temporal artery thermometer model with modern and beautifully they can use it with ease depending on your decision. How to use the exergen temporalscanner thermometer deg c. The high temperature reading is typically because of the area that is being measure is not expose well, and in comparing to the other methods, it is typically a measurement of oral temperature. Mar 11, 2015 exergen temporal thermometer unboxing duration. Exergen temporalscanner temporal artery thermometer is available at. Instructions for use thermometers exergen corporation. In the case of the patient wh o has been febrile, and the fever is now breaking, the temporal artery scanner may read. Slide the thermometer in a reasonably straight line across the forehead, midway between the eyebrows and the upper hairline, and not down the side of the face. Accuracy of a noninvasive temporal artery thermometer for use in infants.
Exergen original same performance and specifications as the presmartglow model that exergen had been manufacturing from. Exergen was selected from 80 companies who were nominated for this years award. Do not use this thermometer if it is not working properly, if it has been exposed to temperature. Temperature is measured by gently stroking the temporal across the forehead, and includes a momentary touch of the probe to the neck area behind the ear lobe, to account for any. This unique balance creates a reading that more accurately reflects your internal body temperature. Exergen original same performance and specifications as the presmartglow model that exergen had been manufacturing from 2001 to 20, but significantly reduced in cost. Automatically retains the last 8 temperature readings for instant recall to check on fever progression. More than 70 published studies supporting accuracy from preemies to geriatrics, in all areas of care. Page 1 page 2 important safety instructions page 3 product map of the exergen temporalscann. Unless visibly diaphoretic, one measurement here is typically all that is required. Enhanced model based on user requests for new features including illuminated display, programmable beeper, memory, programmable f or c display. The red led light on the thermometer starts flashing when the correct scan appears and you can read it easily. The exergen temporal thermometer is available in the oral calibration and required no adjustments in a fever protocol.
Exergen temporal artery thermometer instructions for use 2000c. Face the top of the thermometer toward you and place your thumb on the ridges. If youre struggling to measure temperatures well, or you want to make sure you have an easy way to get accurate readings and a history of temperature changes, this is an excellent choice. Published or presented studies available from exergen. Lower than a rectal thermometer because the core te. Exergen smart glow thermometer how to replace battery duration. Locate the battery compartment at the back of the thermometer. Exergen temporal artery thermometer directions for me. Jul 24, 2019 view and download exergen temporal scanner 2000c instructions for use manual online. Introduction to temporal artery thermometry temporal artery thermometry tat is a completely new method of temperature assessment, using infrared technology to detect the heat naturally emitting from the skin surface. Press down firmly and slide the cover away from you, toward the bottom of the thermometer. How to use exergen temporal scanner infrared thermometer. Midway on the forehead area, the temporal artery is less than 2 millimeters below the skin surface, but down the side of the face, it is much deeper and less accurately measured. The temporal artery area has a long history of temperature measurement, dating back to the early centuries before christ.
Comparison of the arterial heat balance temporal artery, aural and rectal thermometry in children in. Thermometer is designed to measure the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery, a major artery of the head. Temporalscanner the exergen temporalscanner temporal artery thermometer more than 50 published studies supporting accuracy from preemies to geriatrics in all areas of care. Exergen temporal artery thermometer costco wholesale.
Temporalscanner thermometer is designed to measure the temperature of the skin surface over the temporal artery, a major artery of the head. If the temporal artery is covered, then the area behind the ear, if exposed, can be an alternate site. Exergen corporation exergen temporal artery thermometers. Exergen comfort scanner temporal thermometer at walgreens. Directly connected to the heart via the corotid artery. These use the surface temperature of the artery on the forehead to determine the presence of a fever. Exergen temporalscanner tat5000 operators manual pdf. Exergen comfort scanner temporal thermometer walgreens. Independent studies show costs are reduced by 90% compared to other. Unfollow exergen temporal thermometer to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Exergen thermometer was invented, designed, assembled, tested, and packaged in the usa. Exergen tat 2000 temporal scanner infrared thermometer.