Philips SCH540 - Manual (Page 11)

Digital flexible-tip thermometer
Do not insert the flexible-tip thermometer into the ear or nose.
The soother thermometer is just as accurate as the digital flexible-tip
thermometer and is more convenient to use. However, because rectal
measurement is inherently more accurate than oral measurement, the
digital flexible-tip thermometer gives you an opportunity to reassure
yourself.
For a rectal measurement of a baby’s temperature, proceed as follows:
1 Remove the protection cap from the digital flexible-tip
thermometer.
Make sure that the metal probe of the flexible tip is still firmly attached to
the thermometer.
Tip: If available, use special plastic hygienic covers to cover the tip of the
thermometer (these are available from most chemists).
2 Lubricate the tip of the thermometer (or hygienic cover) with a
water-soluble jelly.
Water-soluble jelly is available from most chemists.
Note: Do not use petroleum jelly.
3 Press the on/off button I to switch on the thermometer.
4 Lie the baby on its stomach or its side.
5 With one hand, separate the baby’s buttocks. With the other hand,
gently slide the tip of the thermometer no more than 12mm (1/2
inch) into the rectum. If you detect any resistance, stop immediately.
Hold the baby firmly so that it cannot turn while the thermometer is
inserted.
Never push the flexible tip too far into the anus.
6 Keep the thermometer in place until it beeps.
See section ‘Audible signals’ at the end of this chapter for the meaning of
the beeps.
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