A fever is a key indicator of many health conditions, such as COVID-19, the flu, and infection. It can also be a sign of worsening or exacerbated symptoms. A remote patient monitoring (RPM) thermometer is a digital thermometer that is used in healthcare to quickly and accurately measure a patient’s body temperature and detect fever, giving healthcare providers information to inform them of the next steps of care.
RPM thermometers may include non-touch digital thermometers that scan the forehead or ear and contact thermometers, which are placed under the patient’s tongue to obtain an accurate reading.
The Tenovi remote patient monitoring (RPM) thermometer is an FDA-cleared medical device that automatically sends body temperature readings to the Tenovi Cloud through the Tenovi Gateway. This article explains how to use the Tenovi Infrared Digital Thermometer.
RPM Thermometer Use Cases
The Tenovi RPM thermometer is an infrared cellular-connected thermometer that uses a 1-second measurement to track body temperature remotely. If body temperature readings exceed a set threshold, a healthcare professional is alerted for prompt treatment of postoperative and chronic care patients.
Body temperature monitoring is crucial in early infection detection, particularly for sepsis, where timely treatment is crucial. It also monitors conditions like COVID-19, postoperative care, and cancer care. Regular remote body temperature monitoring can reveal symptom patterns and serve as a warning signal when abnormalities arise.
Tenovi Remote Patient Monitoring Thermometer Features
Tenovi RPM thermometer is designed with dual-mode advanced infrared temperature technology. It offers eardrum and no-touch forehead modes, ensuring accurate temperature measurements in adults and children with an impressive accuracy of +/-0.3°C (+/-0.6°F).
Key features include the following.
- FDA-cleared, CE, and EN certified; industry-leading accuracy
- No need to calibrate
- Transmits data through a cellular network with the Tenovi Cellular Gateway
How Does the Tenovi RPM Thermometer Work?
The Tenovi cellular Gateway powers the Tenovi RPM digital thermometer. Patients connect the Tenovi Cellular Gateway to take temperature readings. The LED ring turns green, indicating that the measurement was successfully transmitted. The gateway LED turns red, reminding the patient to take their daily measurement.
Tenovi’s infrared digital thermometer is ready to use right out of the box. Users press one button, and the digital thermometer transmits data wirelessly to the Tenovi cloud without any action from the patient. Physicians can view those vital sign readings in the Tenovi dashboard or their proprietary platform.
How to Use the Tenovi Digital RPM Thermometer
Patients should follow these 3 easy steps to use the Tenovi RPM thermometer.
- Turn it on: Press the blue power button and wait for the Gateway to start flashing yellow.
- Take a reading: Point the thermometer to the center of the forehead (1-3 cm away) and press the blue button.
- Data transfer: The temperature measurement data will automatically transfer to the clinician portal.
Please review this quick video on setting up and using the Tenovi digital thermometer. For further assistance, please check the Tenovi Remote Patient Monitoring Infrared Thermometer Quick Start Guide.
Tenovi Technical Support
Patients need to understand how to use remote patient monitoring devices properly and who can address their questions or concerns. That’s why a strong HIPAA-compliant technical support team is needed for onboarding and supporting patients throughout their RPM care journey.
Tenovi’s HIPAA-compliant technical support team ensures that patients and healthcare providers are appropriately trained to use RPM devices effectively. As a result, this saves time, and revenue and reduces the burden on healthcare providers.
Are you part of an RPM service or software, chronic care management, or telehealth company that wants to learn more about Tenovi’s remote patient monitoring services? Please book a free demo and consultation with Tenovi today to learn more.
