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Rectal

Thermometer

Model V934

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Vicks Rectal Thermometer, a professionally accurate instrument for comfortably measuring

a baby’s temperature. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation. When

used properly, this high quality thermometer will give you years of accurate, dependable use.

The Vicks Rectal Thermometer (V934) is designed specifically for measuring rectal temperatures of babies.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please contact your pediatrician.

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This product is not a toy. Do not allow child to play with it. Adult supervision is required in the use of this product.

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This product is designed to measure human body temperature. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Parents/guardians should call the pediatrician upon noticing any untoward sign(s) or symptom(s). For example, a child who

exhibits irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, seizure, changes in appetite or activity, even in the absence of fever, or

who exhibits a low temperature, may still need to receive medical attention. Children who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or

antipyretics should not be assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness. Temperature

elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in neonates and infants. Please seek professional advice immediately when

there is a temperature elevation. This thermometer is intended for house hold use only. This product is not intended to

diagnose any disease, but is a useful screening tool for temperature. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute

for consultation with your physician. Do not modify this device without authorization of manufacturer.

If you have any questions or comments about the Vicks Rectal Thermometer, call our toll-free

Consumer Service Line: 1-800-477-0457.

TEMPERATURE READINGS

Temperature readings vary from person to person. Although there is no one “normal” temperature reading, a temperature,

taken rectally, ranging between 98-100.4°F is considered normal.

The best method to determine your baby’s normal temperature is to use the thermometer when they are feeling well.

Record the temperature twice a day (early morning and late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures. This is

considered your baby’s normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness and you should

consult your pediatrician.

Note: This method produces a temperature approximately 0.9° higher than a temperature taken orally and 1.1° higher than

a temperature taken under the arm.

BEFORE USE

Your Vicks Rectal Thermometer is designed specifically for rectal use. It is

recommended that for 15 minutes prior to use, your child should avoid eating or

drinking any liquids, physical activity, or bathing.

OPERATING YOUR Vicks RECTAL THERMOMETER

Press the On/Off button to activate the thermometer. A beep will sound and the

display will come on. The display will first show the LCD display test (Fig. 1) and then

show the last reading. After 5 seconds, the display will be in the ready mode (Fig. 2)

and the display light will go off.

FOR RECTAL USE

Use for babies, young children, or when it is difficult to take an oral or underarm

temperature. Important: For sanitary reasons, once this thermometer has been used for a

rectal reading, do not use it for an oral reading. Clean it thoroughly before using again or on a different child.

1. Lubricate the tip with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion. Do not use a petroleum jelly. Read the label of the

lubricant to be sure you are using the right kind.

2. The proper position for a baby is to lay on its stomach with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge

of a bed or changing table. This positions the infant’s rectum for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer.

3. Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1/2 inch into the rectum. The guard above the tip is designed

to prevent over-insertion. If you detect resistance, stop. Hold the thermometer in place during measurement.

4. When the peak temperature is reached (usually 10 seconds) 10 beep signals will sound and the “°F” sign will stop

flashing and the display light will come on. The temperature is now ready to read and will not change when the

thermometer is removed.

5. Turn the thermometer off by pressing the On/Off button. The display light will come on automatically to illuminate

the last reading, then unit will power off. If you forget to turn it off, the thermometer will automatically turn off after

approximately 9 minutes.

Reminder: Wash the thermometer as recommended before placing it back in the storage case.

See instructions on reverse.

LCD display

On/Off Button

Probe tip

Insertion guard

Battery

Compartment

(on side)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

IMPORTANT: Before first use,

remove label from the display.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Rectal Thermometer Model V934 LCD display Probe tip Battery Compartment (on side) Insertion guard On/Off Button READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the Vicks Rectal Thermometer, a professionally accurate instrument for comfortably measuring a baby’s temperature. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation. When used properly, this high quality thermometer will give you years of accurate, dependable use.
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UNDERARM (AXILLARY) USE 1. Wipe the underarm with a towel. 2. Place the thermometer under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and position the arm next to the body. With a young child, it is sometimes helpful to hug the child to keep their arm next to their body. This helps hold the thermometer steady and ensures that the room air does not affect the reading. Fig. 3 3.