Relier Pairs Tympanic TemperatureVersion en ligne To know the rationale of each step par Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Gently clean sensor with alcohol swab, return to storage unit 2 Tympanic method is preferred method 3 Gently pull the ear up and back in adult 4 Return the instrument to its charger 5 Hold the thermometer in place until 5 to 30 seconds Because it's non invasive To maintain battery charge of thermometer unit To obtain accurate reading. To have a better access to the tympanic membrane To reduce the infection transmission