With the continuous development of science and technology, electronic thermometers have become a kind of medical equipment in the family. However, many people will find that the measurement results are not accurate enough when using an electronic thermometer, this is because the electronic thermometer needs to be adjusted correctly to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results. In this article, we will introduce the adjustment method of electronic thermometer, so that your temperature measurement is more accurate.
Step 1: Preparation
Before making adjustments to your electronic thermometer, you need to make some preparations. First, a new silver mercuric oxide battery needs to be prepared and installed into the electronic thermometer. Second, you need to prepare some cleaning supplies, such as alcohol cotton and cotton swabs, for cleaning the probe of the electronic thermometer.
Step 2: Adjusting the temperature
Before adjusting the electronic thermometer, it needs to be placed at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow it to reach a stable state. Next, the temperature of the electronic thermometer needs to be adjusted to the correct range.
1. Press the switch on the electronic thermometer, wait for the self-test to complete, and then press the "SET" button to enter the temperature adjustment mode.
2. Determine the correct temperature range according to the thermometer's instructions. Normally, the body temperature range is 36℃-37.5℃.
3. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the temperature of the electronic thermometer until it shows the correct temperature range.
4. Press the "SET" button to save the settings and exit the temperature adjustment mode.
Step 3: Cleaning the Probe
The probe of the electronic thermometer needs to be cleaned regularly to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results. The specific methods are as follows:
1. Use alcohol cotton or cotton swabs to gently wipe the probe of the electronic thermometer to ensure that it is clean and free of dirt.
2. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate cleanly and then take the measurement again.
Step 4: Correct use
When using the electronic thermometer, you also need to pay attention to some of the methods of use to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results. The specific methods are as follows:
1. Before measuring the body temperature, you need to place the electronic thermometer at room temperature for about 30 minutes to let it reach a stable state.
2. Place the probe of the electronic thermometer in the measuring area, such as the mouth, armpit or anus, and make sure the probe fits closely to the skin.
3. Wait for the electronic thermometer to signal that the measurement is complete, then remove it and read the results.