Using the forehead to take a temperature is a gentle way to monitor a fever. Forehead thermometers measure the infrared energy emitted from the skin above the eyebrow area and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected through the lens and converted to a temperature value.
There are different types of forehead thermometers available on the market – it is important to take the temperature exactly in the way as indicated in the instruction manual to ensure accurate readings.
Taking a temperature with Braun No-touch + forehead is easy:
- Before taking a measurement, remove dirt or hair from the forehead area
- Position the thermometer in front of the forehead in the middle of the eyebrows either touching the forehead or up to 5 cm away using the proximity sensor and aiming light. For patients measuring their own temperature, it is recommended to use the "touch” option instead of "no touch.”
- Take the measurement
- Colour coded fever indicator helps interpret the reading
Product details of Braun Thermoscan No Touch + Forehead Thermometer - NTF3000
No touch
The Braun No touch + forehead thermometer is safe to use on all members of the family. Its non- invasive no touch feature takes accurate readings from up to 2 inches away, making it convenient to measure the temperature on a sleeping child.
Touch forehead
The optional touch feature allows you to easily and quickly measure temperature instantly with no need to swipe.
Guidance system
The unique on-screen positioning system confirms proper distance for measuring temperature and the gentle guidance light directs you for correct aiming. The combination of the on-screen positioning and guidance light makes it easy to use and to measure the temperature accurately.
Temperature guidance
The back-lit, color-coded display will let you know in a glance if the fever temperature is getting better or worse. The large screen changes from Green to Yellow to Red depending on the temperature reading.
NOTE: The patient must be indoors for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. The patient and the thermometershould be in the same ambient temperature for at least 10 minutes.