Place probe FLUSH on forehead, depress button and KEEP DEPRESSED until you are done. Slide STRAIGHT across forehead, to the temporal area NOT down the side of the face. Lift probe from forehead and touch neck JUST BEHIND THE EAR LOBE. Remove, read and record temperature.
How do you use a temporal thermometer?
Forehead (Temporal Artery) Temperature: How to Take
- Age: Any age.
- This thermometer reads the heat waves coming off the temporal artery. ...
- Place the sensor head at the center of the forehead.
- Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. ...
- Stop when you reach the hairline.
Where do you place a temporal thermometer?
head at the center of the forehead. Slowly slide the thermometer across the forehead toward the top of the ear. Keep it in contact with the skin. Stop when you reach the hairline.
