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Thermometry
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Omron
probe covers and lens covers latex free?
All Omron probe covers and lens covers are latex free. For hygienic purposes
we recommend applying a new probe cover each time you use your thermometer.
How do I clean the casing and protect the thermometer from damage?
Wipe the casing with a soft dry cloth to clean the body of the thermometer.
Never use any abrasive type cleaners or submerge the thermometer in water
or any other liquids. Do not expose the thermometer to extreme temperatures,
humidity, direct sunlight or shock. Always store your thermometer in a
clean, dry place at room temperature.
What are the different measurement methods?
Measurement methods are Axillary, Ear, Oral and Rectal. The core temperature,
or the temperature of the internal organs, is most accurately reflected
in a rectal temperature. Different body parts have different temperatures.
Usual differences are:
Note: Some thermometer
models may have the ability to convert to core temperature measurement
| Axillary |
2° F lower
than rectal |
| Ear |
1° F lower
than rectal |
| Oral |
1° F lower
than rectal |
| Rectal |
Base temperature
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What is considered normal temperature range?
Temperature ranges vary by age group. The following ranges are based on
an oral measurement. The first group, babies and toddlers, ages 0 to 2
years range from 97.5 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Children age 3 to 10
years range from 97.0 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Young people and adults
age 11 to 65 range from 96.6 to 99.7 degrees Fahrenheit, and adults over
the age of 65 range from 96.4 to 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Always consult
with your healthcare provider for measurement methods and guidelines for
when to report a fever.
What is fever?
Fever is the first weapon in the arsenal used when foreign substances
invade a body. Chemicals released by the foreign substances stimulate
the hypothalamus to increase the body temperature. The hypothalamus is
the “thermostat” of the body. The hypothalamus can raise or
lower body temperature through chemical signals to other systems to make
the changes necessary. A fever is the response to foreign substances,
bacteria or viruses in the body. Fever has benefits. The higher body temperature
does not allow certain chemicals and nutrients to be available for the
bacterial or virus to exist and/or reproduce. The higher body temperature
works with the immune system to fight off infection. Fever is a symptom
that should be reported to a health care provider. Each person should
find out his or her specific healthcare provider’s guidelines for
reporting a fever.
What is infection?
The body is made of many systems that work together to provide health,
wellness and daily function. When one of these systems is not working
together with the others, diseases or a state of illness occurs. The immune
system is the “watchdog” of the body. It protects the body from
substances that don’t belong there. These foreign substances can
be bacteria, viruses, or tissue from another person or living thing. An
infection occurs when one of these foreign substances has gained entry
into someone’s body. The hypothalamus directs several different activities
when something biochemical or physiologically abnormal is noted. The hypothalamus
releases chemicals that increase the body temperature in the presence
of infections. We know this process to be called a fever. Other signs
of infection can include pain, swelling, heat, redness, abnormal liquid
secretions dependent on the type of invading organism and the body part
involved. Although the immune system is the body’s “watchdog”
against infection, contact your doctor at the first signs of infection.
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