How To Use Infrared Thermometer Correctly

Before infrared thermometer is used to measure, Understanding the advantages of medical non-contact infrared thermometer is important, limitations and correct use of these thermometers. Improper use of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer may result in incorrect temperature measurement.

Limitations of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

The use and location of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer may affect the measurement (for example, hood, environment, forehead position).

The close distance required to measure a person's temperature correctly represents the risk of disease transmission between the person using the device and the person being assessed.

Proper use Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

The person using the equipment should strictly follow the manufacturer's guidelines and instructions to use the specific Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer. The manufacturer's instructions for use usually include the following information and recommendations for proper use:

Prepare the Environment and Non Contact Infrared Thermometer

• The use environment may affect the performance of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer. Instructions usually include recommendations for best use, such as:
• Use in a space without ventilation, avoid direct sunlight or near heat radiation sources.
• Determine if the conditions are best for use. Generally, the ambient temperature should be between 60.8-104ºF (16-40ºC), and the relative humidity should be below 85%.
• Before use, place the Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer in the test environment or room for 10-30 minutes to adapt the Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer to the environment.

Cleaning Between Uses

When cleaning the Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer between uses, never immerse the Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer in water or other liquids.

Prepare the Person to Be Assessed

When preparing to use Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer for temperature measurement, personnel using Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer should generally ensure that

• The test area on the forehead is clean, dry and unobstructed during the measurement.
• By wearing too much clothing or a hood (eg headscarves, headscarves) or using facial cleansing products (eg makeup towels), it does not increase or decrease the person's body temperature or the temperature of the forehead test area.

Use Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

The person using the equipment should strictly follow the manufacturer's guidelines and the specific Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer instructions for use. In particular, the following is a typical description of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer use.

• Keep the Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer sensing area perpendicular to the forehead and instruct the person to stay still during the measurement.
• The distance between Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer and forehead is specific to each Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer.
• Do not touch the sensing area of Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer, and keep the sensor clean and dry.