THERMOMETER, ELECTRONIC, accuracy 0.1º C + case
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ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER
Definition
Electronical device (without mercury) allowing to measure body temperature in Celsius degrees.
Synonym
digital thermometre
Specifications
Quality standards
Technical specifications
- Resistant plastic body (ABS type)
- Metal tip with temperature sensor of which the electric properties vary according to heat
- Liquid cristal display (LCD)
- Measurement range: from 32ºC to 42ºC minimum
- Accuracy: 35 .5˚C ~ 39.0˚C: ±0.1˚C ; other range: ±0.2˚C
- Measurement time: 30 to 40 seconds (depending on the model and the site)
- Long-life battery: minimum 200 hours (about 1000 measurements)
- On/off switch
- Automatic shut-off after some minutes
- Waterproof
- Resistant to disinfectant solution
- Operating ambient temperature: from +10ºC to +35ºC minimum
- Memory feature is possible, but not mandatory
- Delivered in rigid plastic case with multilingual instructions for use
Packaging & Labelling
Unit packaging.
Instructions for use
Oral, axillary or rectal use. Follow the local customs and refer to the temperature scale. Caution: in some countries, 0.5ºC are automatically added in case of axillary use (to approach the internal temperature of the body).
The thermometer must be cleaned and disinfected between each examination.
Spare batteries are not provided.
Switch off the thermometer directly after use to safe the batteries.
Precautions for Use
In VHF-settings the use of axillary thermometer is recommended. Use the thermometer as a single patient article. (1 thermometer / 1 patient)
MSF requirements
Replaces the mercury thermometer of which the sale is banned in Europe.