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